Chances of inclement weather in Western North Carolina the weekend of Aug 15 have continued to fluctuate, according to National Weather Service predictions.
As of Thursday, Aug, 13, the weather service predicted up to a 60% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms during the weekend. The agency also warned of severe thunderstorms possible in the Western N.C. area on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 13. However, as of Friday, Aug. 14, predictions had fluctuated again, with certainty falling once more to a maximum of only around 30% certainty all weekend.
Here's what else to know this weekend in Asheville and throughout the Western N.C. region.
When will it rain this weekend in Asheville, NC? Western NC?
As of Friday, Aug. 14, the weather service is predicting a 30% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms every
day this weekend beginning Friday. Additionally, there are several gaps in predictions, including Friday and Saturday nights, Aug. 14-15, when no rain is expected.
North Carolina weather radar
North Carolina weather warnings
Asheville, NC weekend weather
Friday, Aug. 14 - A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2-4 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 91 degrees. North northwest wind 3-5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than .1 inches, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Overnight, patchy fog after 2 a.m. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 70 degrees. Calm wind.
Saturday, Aug. 15 - A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 p.m. Patchy fog before 10 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 92 degrees. Heat index values as high as 100 degrees. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than .1 inches, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Overnight, partly cloudy, with a low around 70 degrees. Calm wind.
Sunday, Aug. 16 - A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92 degrees. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Overnight, a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7 p.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 70 degrees.
Hendersonville, NC weekend weather
Friday, Aug. 14 - A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 89 degrees. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than .1 inches, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Overnight, a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7 p.m. Patchy fog after 2 a.m. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 70 degrees. Light west northwest wind. New precipitation amounts of less than .1 inches, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday, Aug. 15 - A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Patchy fog before 10 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 90 degrees. Northwest wind 3-5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than .1 inches, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Overnight, a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70 degrees. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than .1 inches, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday, Aug. 16 - A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90 degrees. Light northwest wind. Overnight, a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7 p.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 70 degrees.
Iris Seaton is the trending news reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at iseaton@citizentimes.com.
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