Dangerous, Record-Breaking Heat to Continue in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will exceed 100 degrees. Severe storms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians Thursday, with the primary threat large to very large hail. Critical fire weather to continue in the Four Corners Region Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.19 in (1018.9 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 5:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Candler NC

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming east southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    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 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming east southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light and variable wind.
Independence Day
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 87. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Candler NC
 35.51°N 82.66°W (Elev. 2497 ft)
3:04 am EDT Jul 2, 2026
6am EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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