Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Heat Building in the West

Storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions are expected in the Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect. Tropical storm conditions are possible along the eastern shore of Virginia Thursday. Hurricane Erin will continue to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Fog/Mist

70°F

21°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.06 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	4.00 mi
Last update	20 Aug 5:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Blue Ridge NC

Today
High: 82 °F
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Patchy Fog
Thursday
High: 81 °F
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 74 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 75 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light north northwest wind. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 81. North northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

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

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 77.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.