Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Fair

70°F

21°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Aug 1:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Biltmore Forest NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy fog between 8am and 9am.  Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North northwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm.  Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 64 °F

    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
Patchy fog between 8am and 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Biltmore Forest NC
 35.52°N 82.49°W (Elev. 3117 ft)
2:23 am EDT Aug 19, 2026
2am EDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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