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

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 36.48°NLon: 82.4°WElev: 1519ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer	30.14 in (1018.1 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	12 Aug 1:53 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Kingsport TN

This Afternoon
High: 84 °F
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Heavy Rain
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Heavy Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Heavy Rain
Thursday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 91 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

Friday

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

Friday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 92.

Saturday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 93.