Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 30.18 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 13 Jul 12:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Ottanola NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light northwest wind.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Patchy fog between 7am and 8am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the morning.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. North northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  High near 82. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms.  High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 3am.  Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

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

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light northwest wind.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the morning. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. North northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 82. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
Ottanola NC
 35.39°N 82.28°W (Elev. 2992 ft)
1:16 pm EDT Jul 13, 2025
1pm EDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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