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Dangerous Heat to Continue through the Holiday Weekend; Severe Storms on Friday from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible from the northern/central Plains into the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 36.48°NLon: 82.4°WElev: 1519ft.

Partly Cloudy

73°F

23°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.16 in (1018.4 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Jul 12:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Central TN

Heat Advisory July 3, 01:16am until July 4, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 3, 01:16am until July 4, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sat

    Heat Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 4pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 104. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 4pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Independence Day
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 104. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Central TN
 36.34°N 82.29°W (Elev. 1598 ft)
Last Update:
1:06 am EDT Jul 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EDT Jul 3, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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