Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect from August 17, 02:35 PM EDT until August 17, 10:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

A Few Clouds

87°F

31°C

Humidity	50%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer	30.08 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	17 Aug 1:54 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Walnut NC

Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Mon
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
T-storms
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West northwest wind around 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Patchy fog between 11pm and 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.