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Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking temperatures with many areas forecast to see their hottest temperatures so far this year. Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1014.2 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Aug 3:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Black Balsam NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind around 8 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Black Balsam NC
 35.34°N 82.84°W (Elev. 5200 ft)
Last Update:
2:23 am EDT Aug 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Aug 13, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 19, 2026
 
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