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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Middlesboro, Middlesboro-Bell County Airport (K1A6)

Lat: 36.61°NLon: 83.74°WElev: 1155ft.

Fair

94°F

34°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index102°F (39°C)
Last update 2 Jul 6:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW New Tazewell TN

Heat Advisory July 2, 07:02pm until July 4, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 2, 07:02pm until July 4, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sat

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind.

    High: 94 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Calm wind.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Independence Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Calm wind.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW New Tazewell TN
 36.46°N 83.64°W (Elev. 1444 ft)
Last Update:
2:26 pm EDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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