Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

A Few Clouds

88°F

31°C

Humidity	46%
Wind Speed	N 12 G 20 mph
Barometer	30.04 in (1014.2 mb)
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	17 Aug 6:54 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

The Pinnacle NC

Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 84 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 77 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 80 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Heavy
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Calm wind.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

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

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday

A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.