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

58°F

14°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed S 7 G 16 mph
Barometer 29.85 in
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 3:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Frakes KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 5pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 60. South southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly after 1am.  Patchy fog after 2am. Low around 56. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • 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.  Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 68. Light south wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 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 and
    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers, mainly after 11pm.  Low around 56. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 7am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 60. South southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Showers, mainly after 1am. Patchy fog after 2am. Low around 56. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers likely before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 68. Light south wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 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 11pm. Low around 56. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Frakes KY
 36.67°N 83.87°W (Elev. 1499 ft)
3:21 pm EST Feb 18, 2026
3pm EST Feb 18, 2026-6pm EST Feb 24, 2026
 
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