Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Rain

78°F

26°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	W 8 G 17 mph
Barometer	30.16 in (1018.4 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	2.50 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	15 Jul 2:54 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Graphite NC

This Afternoon
High: 68 °F
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 60 °F
Heavy Rain
and Patchy
Fog then
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 61 °F
T-storms then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 68. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before 7pm, then patchy fog after 3am. Low around 60. South wind around 6 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 66. West southwest wind around 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then a slight chance of showers between 3am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 67. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.