Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

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

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer	30.23 in (1020.2 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	91°F (33°C)
Last update	2 Jul 10:54 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Detailed forecast for

Transylvania County

Today

Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs around 90. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Friday

Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.

Independence Day

Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Light and variable winds, becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.

Sunday

Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Monday

Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Thunderstorms likely in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Wednesday

Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.