Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather in the Central Plains and Upper Midwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected in the central Plains into the Upper Midwest. Heavy late-season snow and record cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 36.48°NLon: 82.4°WElev: 1519ft.

A Few Clouds

66°F

19°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1021.3 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 8:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Elizabethton TN

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am.  High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Elizabethton TN
 36.4°N 82.22°W (Elev. 1801 ft)
7:06 am EDT May 17, 2026
9am EDT May 17, 2026-6pm EDT May 23, 2026
 
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