Despite rainy weather Aug. 21, the Western North Carolina region isn't actually expected to see much inclement weather this weekend.
In fact, in much of the region, including the areas directly surrounding Asheville, the National Weather Service's predictions don't call for any rain at all after Friday - though rain on Friday could be quite heavy for some, forecasts show.
As we head into this weekend, here's what to know in WNC.
Is it expected to rain this weekend in Asheville, NC? Western NC?
While heavy rain is expected Aug. 21 in the Asheville area, with a 50-60% chance of precipitation throughout the day and night expected to bring up to .75 inches in some areas, this inclement weather is largely expected to blow past us by the weekend proper.
In the Hendersonville area, a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms
is predicted Saturday after 2 p.m. and before the nighttime hours. In the Asheville area, foggy spells are the closest to inclement weather we're expected to see this weekend.
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Asheville, NC weekend weather forecast
Friday, Aug. 21 - A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84 degrees. South southeast wind 3-5 mph. New rainfall amounts between .25-.5 inches possible. Overnight, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64 degrees. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between .25-.5 inches possible.
Saturday, Aug. 22 - Areas of fog before 10 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 84 degrees. Calm wind becoming northwest 5-7 mph in the morning. Overnight, mostly clear, with a low around 61 degrees. Northwest wind 3-5 mph.
Sunday, Aug. 23 - Sunny, with a high near 82 degrees. Northwest wind 7-11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Overnight, mostly clear, with a low around 56 degrees.
Hendersonville, NC weekend weather forecast
Friday, Aug. 21 - A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82 degrees. East wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between .1-.25 inches, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Overnight, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9 p.m. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64 degrees. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between .5-.75 inches possible.
Saturday, Aug. 22 - A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Areas of fog before 10 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 83 degrees. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Overnight, mostly clear, with a low around 62 degrees. Northwest wind 3-6 mph.
Sunday, Aug. 23 - Sunny, with a high near 81 degrees. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Overnight, mostly clear, with a low around 58 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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