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Heavy Rainfall Threat for Portions of Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Heat Linger for Southeast and Expands for the West

Moisture and nearby frontal boundary will focus more showers and thunderstorms for portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast today. Rainfall could be locally heavy resulting instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, the heat lingers for areas of the Southeast and expands across the Western U.S. the next several days. Between these areas, severe thunderstorms possible for the Plains and Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

A Few Clouds

87°F

31°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed S 10 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1013.7 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 6 Jul 3:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

The Pinnacle NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 66. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 65. West northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 83 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 66. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 65. West northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
The Pinnacle NC
 35.23°N 82.52°W (Elev. 3169 ft)
Last Update:
2:24 pm EDT Jul 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm EDT Jul 6, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 13, 2026
 
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