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

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 >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Light Rain

70°F

21°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	SE 3 mph
Barometer	30.16 in (1018.6 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	16 Jul 2:54 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Richland Balsam NC

Overnight
Low: 63 °F
Scattered
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Thursday
High: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 62 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 62 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then isolated showers. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind around 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southwest wind around 8 mph. 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, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. High near 72. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A chance of showers before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.