Dangerous, Record-Breaking Heat to Continue in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will exceed 100 degrees. Severe storms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians Thursday, with the primary threat large to very large hail. Critical fire weather to continue in the Four Corners Region Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 36.48°NLon: 82.4°WElev: 1519ft.

Partly Cloudy

68°F

20°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.17 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 6:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Johnson City TN

Heat Advisory July 2, 07:03am until July 3, 09:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 2, 07:03am until July 3, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Fri

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Independence Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Johnson City TN
 36.37°N 82.39°W (Elev. 1827 ft)
2:26 am EDT Jul 2, 2026
7am EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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