Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Middlesboro, Middlesboro-Bell County Airport (K1A6)

Lat: 36.61°NLon: 83.74°WElev: 1155ft.

Overcast

71°F

22°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.14 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	12 Aug 8:15 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Cumberland Gap TN

Today
High: 85 °F
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 67 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 88 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 90.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68.