Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 36.48°NLon: 82.4°WElev: 1519ft.

Overcast

75°F

24°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.81 in (1006.8 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	2 Aug 9:53 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Mendota VA

Today
High: 83 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 82 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.