Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 36.48°NLon: 82.4°WElev: 1519ft.

Fog/Mist

73°F

23°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.19 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 7:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Bluff City TN

Heat Advisory July 2, 08:09am until July 3, 09:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 2, 08:09am until July 3, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Fri

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Independence Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Bluff City TN
 36.49°N 82.3°W (Elev. 1476 ft)
7:06 am EDT Jul 2, 2026
8am EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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