Dangerous, Heat Wave Persists in the Eastern U.S.; Severe Weather Expected in the Central Plains and Mid-Atlantic

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Mid-South, and East Coast. Severe thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging wind gusts from the Upper Ohio Valley into the Mid Atlantic, and across the central Great Plains this afternoon and evening. Large hail and heavy rain is also possible across the Great Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Abingdon (KVJI)

Lat: 36.68°NLon: 82.03°WElev: 2070ft.

73°F

23°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed W 2 mph
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 4 Jul 2:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Bristol VA

Heat Advisory July 4, 03:37am until July 4, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 4, 03:37am until July 4, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sat

    Heat Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 96. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm.  Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 88 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 85. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Independence Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 96. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 85. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 85. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Bristol VA
 36.66°N 82.11°W (Elev. 1949 ft)
2:26 am EDT Jul 4, 2026
3am EDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 10, 2026
 
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