Storms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will be possible across the southern Appalachians through this evening. Thunderstorms are also expected from the northern/central Plains into portions of the Midwest through Tuesday, and severe storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Severe Thunderstorm Watch until August 17, 10:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Thunderstorm

76°F

24°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.08 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	77°F (25°C)
Last update	17 Aug 7:54 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Asheville NC

Severe T-storm Watch August 17, 08:43pm until August 17, 10:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch August 17, 08:43pm until August 17, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Mon
Severe T-storm Watch
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 86 °F
Patchy Fog
then Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear
then Patchy
Fog
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 89 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 86 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northwest wind around 6 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 86. North northwest wind around 9 mph.

Tuesday Night

Patchy fog between 2am and 3am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 63. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 90. Light northwest wind.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.