ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The heat is on in the Asheville area. And along with the heat, there’s the humidity and chance of afternoon rain.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across the western Carolinas on Tuesday afternoon and evening, with the potential for a few storms to become strong or severe, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters said the main threats from the storms are large hail and damaging winds, along with the risk of isolated flash flooding from heavy downpours.

Hot and humid conditions will persist through Thursday, with daily chances of showers and thunderstorms. A cold front is expected to move through the region early Friday, bringing drier air and a temporary break from rain heading into the weekend.

Although humidity levels are forecast to drop this weekend, temperatures are expected to rise again early next week.

The forecast for the rest of the work week, according to the National Weather Service:

  • Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south-southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.
  • Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South-southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming west-southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.
  • Wednesday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South-southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.
  • Juneteenth: High near 87. Calm wind becoming west-southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.
  • Thursday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.