Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 36.48°NLon: 82.4°WElev: 1519ft.

Mostly Cloudy

51°F

11°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.24 in (1023.4 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Mar 8:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Watauga TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Watauga TN
 36.41°N 82.31°W (Elev. 1601 ft)
7:06 pm EDT Mar 24, 2026
9pm EDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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