Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East and West

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Partly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	S 12 mph
Barometer	30.18 in (1018.9 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	88°F (31°C)
Last update	16 Jul 12:54 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Blantyre NC

This Afternoon
High: 85 °F
Scattered
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 87 °F
T-storms
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 68 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 86. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 87. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.