Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk into the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Possible in the Southeast

A dangerous, record heat wave continues for the Desert Southwest and the Central Valley of California through Saturday, and the Pacific Northwest through Tuesday. Coastal flooding is expected through tonight at high tide along the Eastern Seaboard from Erin, while the high rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. Flash flooding possible today in Georgia and South Carolina. 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

72°F

22°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.10 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	22 Aug 9:54 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Big Laurel NC

Today
High: 79 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Patchy Fog
Saturday
High: 77 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 75 °F
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 58 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 73 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 53 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 70 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light southeast wind. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. High near 75. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 71.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 50.