Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Middlesboro, Middlesboro-Bell County Airport (K1A6)

Lat: 36.61° N Lon: 83.74° W Elev: 1155 ft.

Light Drizzle

69°F

21°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Jul 7:35 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Claiborne County

Today
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms this morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall this morning. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s. Light winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall until early morning. Lows in the mid 60s. Light winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s. Light winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Light winds.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 80s. Light winds. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Friday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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