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Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 36.48°NLon: 82.4°WElev: 1519ft.

Mostly Cloudy and Breezy

66°F

19°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed SW 22 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1018.9 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Mar 12:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Gate City VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 10 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gate City VA
 36.63°N 82.59°W (Elev. 1503 ft)
Last Update:
1:06 pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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