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

Abingdon (KVJI)

Lat: 36.68°NLon: 82.03°WElev: 2070ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed N 2 mph
Barometer 30.24 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 2 Jul 1:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Bristol VA

Heat Advisory July 2, 01:34pm until July 4, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 2, 01:34pm until July 4, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sat

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 97 °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 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
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 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Independence Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 94. 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 71. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly 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 91.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bristol VA
 36.62°N 82.2°W (Elev. 1798 ft)
1:06 pm EDT Jul 2, 2026
1pm EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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