Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Fair

94°F

34°C

Humidity	36%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer	30.19 in (1018.9 mb)
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	95°F (35°C)
Last update	2 Jul 4:54 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Crabtree Bald NC

This Afternoon
High: 86 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 83 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy
Independence Day
High: 83 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 82 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 80 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming east southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.

Independence Day

A slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.