Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43° N Lon: 82.54° W Elev: 2165 ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.10 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 19 Aug 12:54 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Henderson County

Today
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 80s. North winds around 5 mph, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.



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