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Dangerous Heat over the South-Central and Southwest U.S. Through Next Week

Dangerous heat persists across the Desert Southwest through this weekend and across the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley through at least the middle of next week. Numerous daily record high temperatures are expected through at least Tuesday for much of Texas and Oklahoma as well as portions of Louisiana, New Mexico, and Arizona. Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Fog/Mist

65°F

18°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Last update 23 Aug 2:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Black Balsam NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West wind around 7 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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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 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Aug 23, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 29, 2026
 
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