Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.20 in (1020.1 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	12 Aug 8:54 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE East Flat Rock NC

Today
High: 75 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 79 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 82 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 82 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after midnight. Patchy fog after 11pm. Low around 67. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Light northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Saturday

A chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Sunday Night

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

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.