Heavy Rainfall Along the Central Gulf Coast; Thunderstorms from the Plains to the Central Appalachians; Heat Across the East

A system in the Gulf could produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast into Saturday. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into Friday from Central Plains into the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Light Rain

84°F

29°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	W 6 mph
Barometer	30.20 in (1019.6 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	17 Jul 11:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Mountain Valley NC

This Afternoon
High: 82 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 82 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 68. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 67. West wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.