Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. 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.

Mostly Cloudy

86°F

30°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	SW 8 mph
Barometer	30.05 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	91°F (33°C)
Last update	15 Jul 6:53 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Gate City VA

Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 71 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 71 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 96. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.