Heavy Rainfall Along the Central Gulf Coast; Thunderstorms from the Plains to the Central Appalachians; Heat Across the East

A system in the Gulf could produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast into Saturday. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into Friday from Central Plains into the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 36.48°NLon: 82.4°WElev: 1519ft.

A Few Clouds

77°F

25°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.15 in (1018.2 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	17 Jul 9:53 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles N Gate City VA

Flood Watch July 17, 02:00pm until July 18, 12:00am

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Flood Watch

Today
High: 88 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 86 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 84 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 70 °F
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 71 °F
T-storms
Likely
Monday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.