Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 36.48°NLon: 82.4°WElev: 1519ft.

Partly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed SW 20 G 29 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 26 Mar 5:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Gate City VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, mainly after 3pm.  High near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers, mainly before 8pm.  Low around 33. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 55. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind.

    Low: 32 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Showers, mainly after 3pm. High near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 33. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 55. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Gate City VA
 36.68°N 82.64°W (Elev. 1614 ft)
2:26 pm EDT Mar 26, 2026
6pm EDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 2, 2026
 
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