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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Partly Cloudy

86°F

30°C

Humidity	57%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	30.18 in (1018.8 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	15 Jul 12:54 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Zirconia NC

This Afternoon
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
T-storms then
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 80 °F
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 70 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 83 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 84 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Patchy fog after 4am. Low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 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 3am, then a slight chance of showers between 3am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.