Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 36.48°NLon: 82.4°WElev: 1519ft.

Mostly Cloudy

56°F

13°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.12 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 2:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Walnut Hill TN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 83 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Walnut Hill TN
 36.6°N 82.25°W (Elev. 1900 ft)
2:26 am EDT May 17, 2026
3am EDT May 17, 2026-6pm EDT May 23, 2026
 
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