Storms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will be possible across the southern Appalachians through this evening. Thunderstorms are also expected from the northern/central Plains into portions of the Midwest through Tuesday, and severe storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Thunderstorm

76°F

24°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.08 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 17 Aug 7:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Lynn NC

Severe T-storm Watch August 17, 08:01pm until August 17, 10:00pm
Severe T-storm Warning until August 17, 08:30pm
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    Severe T-storm Watch August 17, 08:01pm until August 17, 10:00pm
    Severe T-storm Warning until August 17, 08:30pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Light northwest wind.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Light northwest wind.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Lynn NC
 35.25°N 82.27°W (Elev. 1801 ft)
6:59 pm EDT Aug 17, 2026
8pm EDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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