Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 36.48°NLon: 82.4°WElev: 1519ft.

Mostly Cloudy

87°F

31°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1012.7 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 17 Jun 4:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Tri-Cities Airport TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am.  Patchy fog after 4am. Low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 83. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Patchy fog after 4am. Low around 64. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 64 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Patchy fog before 7am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind.

    High: 85 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Patchy fog after 4am. Low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Juneteenth
A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 83. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Patchy fog after 4am. Low around 64. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 93.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Tri-Cities Airport TN
 36.48°N 82.35°W (Elev. 1598 ft)
3:41 pm EDT Jun 17, 2025
5pm EDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 24, 2025
 
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