Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Middlesboro, Middlesboro-Bell County Airport (K1A6)

Lat: 36.61°NLon: 83.74°WElev: 1155ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 17 Jun 11:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW New Tazewell TN

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 69 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am.  High near 82. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Low around 65. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Juneteenth
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 82. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 65. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW New Tazewell TN
 36.45°N 83.61°W (Elev. 1696 ft)
7:17 am EDT Jun 17, 2025
11am EDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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