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Record Heat Remains in Place This Week; Severe Thunderstorms Possible Thursday

Record warmth will persist across portions of California, the Southwest U.S., the central Great Basin and return back to areas of the central/southern Plains and mid-lower Mississippi Valley this week. Over 200 new record high temperatures are forecast. Severe thunderstorms are being outlooked on Thursday over the Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 36.48°NLon: 82.4°WElev: 1519ft.

Overcast

67°F

19°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed NW 14 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1010.3 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Mar 8:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Bristol TN

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 63. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 63. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Light south 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 55.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bristol TN
 36.55°N 82.2°W (Elev. 1503 ft)
Last Update:
7:06 am EDT Mar 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am EDT Mar 23, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 29, 2026
 
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