Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Overcast

83°F

28°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1014.2 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 21 Sep 2:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Saluda NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East southeast wind around 5 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between midnight and 5am.  Patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.  New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Patchy fog before 10am. High near 78. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Patchy fog after 11pm. Low around 62. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East southeast 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 between midnight and 5am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Patchy fog before 10am. High near 78. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Patchy fog after 11pm. Low around 62. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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Point Forecast:
Saluda NC
 35.24°N 82.36°W (Elev. 2198 ft)
2:23 pm EDT Sep 21, 2026
3pm EDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 28, 2026
 
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