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Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

A Few Clouds

87°F

31°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed N 10 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.18 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 29 Jun 1:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Busick NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Areas of fog after 3am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 58. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Areas Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Areas Fog

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Light and variable wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between 10am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Areas of fog after 3am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 58. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Light and variable wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers between 10am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Independence Day
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Busick NC
 35.75°N 82.27°W (Elev. 5948 ft)
Last Update:
2:24 pm EDT Jun 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 5, 2026
 
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