Summer Heat Continues; Severe Weather For Northeast

A large ridge of high pressure continues to bring summer heat and humidity to several sections of the country. Excessive heat warnings and heat advisories are in effect across the Desert Southwest, southern Plains, Lower Mississippi Valley and a small part of the Mid-Atlantic. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are forecast for the Northeast and northern Mid-Atlantic today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity	60%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer	30.13 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	21 Aug 3:54 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Shumont NC

This
Afternoon

Chance
T-storms
High: 85 °F
Tonight

Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Low: 68 °F
Thursday

Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
High: 84 °F
Thursday
Night

Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Low: 67 °F
Friday

T-storms
Likely
High: 82 °F
Friday
Night

T-storms
Likely
Low: 66 °F
Saturday

Heavy Rain
High: 74 °F
Saturday
Night

Heavy Rain
Low: 64 °F
Sunday

Showers
Likely
High: 70 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West southwest wind around 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 68. West wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 84. West southwest wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 3am. The rain could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday

A chance of showers before 8am, then showers likely after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.