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Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Middlesboro, Middlesboro-Bell County Airport (K1A6)

Lat: 36.61°NLon: 83.74°WElev: 1155ft.

Fair

48°F

9°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Mar 10:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Cumberland Gap TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cumberland Gap TN
 36.59°N 83.68°W (Elev. 2400 ft)
Last Update:
10:26 pm EDT Mar 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm EDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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