Western Heat and Monsoon Continues; Increasing Moisture in the East

High pressure continues to produce excessive heat and critical fire weather conditions for portions of the west, with heavy rains and potential for flash flooding associated with the monsoons in the southwest. Meanwhile, a cold front approaching the east coast is increasing the humidity and heat index, and bringing potential for heavy rain and flash flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.12 in (1016.8 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	16 Jul 5:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Swannanoa NC

Today

T-storms
Likely and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
High: 80 °F
Tonight

T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Low: 66 °F
Tuesday

T-storms
Likely and
Patchy Fog
High: 82 °F
Tuesday
Night

T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Low: 64 °F
Wednesday

Slight Chance
Showers
High: 82 °F
Wednesday
Night

Slight Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Low: 62 °F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny
High: 81 °F
Thursday
Night

Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Low: 63 °F
Friday

Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
High: 79 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely before noon, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Patchy fog before 8am. High near 80. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 5am, then a chance of rain after 5am. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of rain, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 9am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 82. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 9pm, then a chance of showers after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.