Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

83°F

28°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 21 Sep 3:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Asheville NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight.  Patchy fog after 2am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  Patchy fog before 10am. High near 81. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a chance of showers.  Patchy fog after 11pm. Low around 63. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 after midnight. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Patchy fog before 10am. High near 81. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a chance of showers. Patchy fog after 11pm. Low around 63. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles N Asheville NC
 35.59°N 82.54°W (Elev. 2310 ft)
2:23 pm EDT Sep 21, 2026
4pm EDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 28, 2026
 
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