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Dangerous Heat in the Central and Southern U.S.; Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Northern Plains

Dangerous, prolonged heat is expected across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through July. Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected over parts of the northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley Tuesday, with damaging winds and large hail as the primary threats. Heavy rainfall could lead to areas of flooding across the northern Plains, Upper Midwest, Southeast and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 21 Jul 8:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Alexander NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Alexander NC
 35.73°N 82.61°W (Elev. 1998 ft)
Last Update:
7:25 pm EDT Jul 21, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm EDT Jul 21, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 28, 2025
 
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