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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Middlesboro, Middlesboro-Bell County Airport (K1A6)

Lat: 36.61°NLon: 83.74°WElev: 1155ft.

Fair

64°F

18°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 4:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Siler KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between 10am and 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 60. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 54. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers between 10am and 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 60. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 54. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Siler KY
 36.66°N 83.98°W (Elev. 1991 ft)
Last Update:
4:11 pm EST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EST Feb 17, 2026-6pm EST Feb 24, 2026
 
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