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

90°F

32°C

Humidity	48%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	30.04 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	94°F (34°C)
Last update	17 Aug 3:54 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Paint Rock 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: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
T-storms
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 86 °F
Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. West southwest 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 3am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Patchy fog between 10pm and 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.