Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Watches for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Hot in the Mid-Mississippi Valley

Tropical Storm conditions and coastal flooding are possible in the North Carolina Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Watches are in effect. Major Hurricane Erin is expected to bring life threatening surf and rip currents along the East Coast beaches this week. Hot to extremely hot temperatures are forecast through Tuesday in the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Overcast

70°F

21°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.15 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	19 Aug 2:54 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Mars Hill NC

Overnight
Low: 64 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 82 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 79 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

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

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

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

Sunday Night

A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.