Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Hot in the Mississippi Valley

Tropical Storm conditions and coastal flooding are possible in the North Carolina Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect. Hurricane Erin is expected to bring life threatening surf and rip currents along the East Coast beaches this week. Hot to extremely hot temperatures continue across parts of the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Mostly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity	77%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer	30.09 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	19 Aug 6:54 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Big Laurel NC

Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 81 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 80 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 78 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Light north northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

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

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 75.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.