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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

46°F

8°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Mar 11:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Walker KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers between 9am and 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, mainly after 2pm. High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 32 °F

    Showers then
    Slight 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 41. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers between 9am and 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Friday
Showers, mainly after 2pm. High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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 64.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Walker KY
 36.86°N 83.68°W (Elev. 1509 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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