Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Winter Weather in Northern Alaska

Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce flash flooding across the south-central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today. The North Slope in Alaska will see the potential for wintry weather through today with ice accumulations possible on roadways. Incoming storms will bring long duration rainfall and strong winds to most of Southcentral Alaska through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Overcast

72°F

22°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.18 in (1019.9 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Aug 1:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Swannanoa NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. West southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 54. Light northwest wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Light north wind.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 54. Light northwest wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Light north wind.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Labor Day
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Swannanoa NC
 35.6°N 82.43°W (Elev. 2192 ft)
1:28 pm EDT Aug 28, 2025
2pm EDT Aug 28, 2025-6pm EDT Sep 3, 2025
 
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