Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 36.48°NLon: 82.4°WElev: 1519ft.

Mostly Cloudy

83°F

28°C

Humidity	65%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	30.15 in (1018.3 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	87°F (31°C)
Last update	13 Jul 12:53 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Watauga TN

This Afternoon
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 69 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 91 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 69 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 69 °F
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 84. West wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

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

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.