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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

81°F

27°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed N 13 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.20 in (1019.7 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 13 Jul 10:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Mars Hill NC

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 88. Light west northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 87. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 66 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 86. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 66 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 86. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. 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 9pm. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 88. Light west northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 87. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 86. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 86. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
Mars Hill NC
 35.84°N 82.54°W (Elev. 2382 ft)
Last Update:
6:23 am EDT Jul 13, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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