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
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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…