Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Bristol / Johnson / Kingsport, Tri-City Regional Airport (KTRI)

Lat: 36.48°NLon: 82.4°WElev: 1519ft.

Light Rain

72°F

22°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	E 3 mph
Barometer	30.16 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Last update	12 Aug 8:53 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Fall Branch TN

Today
High: 87 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 87 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.

Saturday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

Sunday

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.