Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 36.48°NLon: 82.4°WElev: 1519ft.

Partly Cloudy

91°F

33°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.17 in (1019.1 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 18 May 3:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Bristol TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 81. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 60. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 81. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 60. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Memorial Day
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bristol TN
 36.55°N 82.2°W (Elev. 1503 ft)
2:26 pm EDT May 18, 2026
4pm EDT May 18, 2026-6pm EDT May 25, 2026
 
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