Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Middlesboro, Middlesboro-Bell County Airport (K1A6)

Lat: 36.61°NLon: 83.74°WElev: 1155ft.

Overcast

59°F

15°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.85 in
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 2:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Cumberland Gap TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 54. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 68. South southeast wind 5 to 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: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers, mainly after midnight.  Low around 54. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of rain between 10am and 11am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 64. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 54. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers likely before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 68. South southeast wind 5 to 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.
Thursday Night
Showers, mainly after midnight. Low around 54. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of rain between 10am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 64. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Blustery.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
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Point Forecast:
Cumberland Gap TN
 36.59°N 83.68°W (Elev. 2400 ft)
12:05 pm EST Feb 18, 2026
3pm EST Feb 18, 2026-6pm EST Feb 24, 2026
 
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