Dangerous Heat in the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Friday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Heat across the southern Plains will briefly ease to near-normal by late week. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce damaging wind, hail, a tornado or two, heavy rain and flash flooding across parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Heavy rainfall threat continues across the Gulf Coast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43° N Lon: 82.54° W Elev: 2165 ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 27 Aug 11:54 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Madison County

Today
Partly sunny. Patchy fog this morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday
Partly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. North winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.



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