Heat Easing in the Southwest U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms from High Plains to Coastal Carolinas on Sunday

The recent unseasonable heat is easing a bit in the Southwest this weekend, but Excessive Heat will build into central California over the next several days. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms will be possible on Sunday from the High Plains all the way to the coast of the Carolinas, with areas of heavy rainfall possible in the Plains and mid-Mississippi River Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1008.6 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 9 Jun 4:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Fletcher NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Northwest wind around 9 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 chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 78. Light north northwest wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning.

    High: 78 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Northwest wind around 9 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North northwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 78. Light north northwest wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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Point Forecast:
Fletcher NC
 35.43°N 82.5°W (Elev. 2106 ft)
2:40 pm EDT Jun 9, 2024
5pm EDT Jun 9, 2024-6pm EDT Jun 16, 2024
 
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