Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 36.48°NLon: 82.4°WElev: 1519ft.

Partly Cloudy

89°F

32°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.09 in (1016.2 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 15 Jul 2:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Nickelsville VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind around 5 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Nickelsville VA
 36.73°N 82.38°W (Elev. 2087 ft)
1:42 pm EDT Jul 15, 2025
3pm EDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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