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Local
3 weeks ago
Asheville weather: Calm Friday before storms return this weekend

Low humidity and near-normal temperatures arrive Friday as forecasters warn of heavy rain and possible flooding next week

Outdoors
3 weeks ago
Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to Asheville for 2 nights with MountainTrue

The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour will make its Western North Carolina stop in Asheville this year. Ticket proceeds from the downtown Asheville screenings will go directly to MountainTrue.

Dark storm clouds hang over West Asheville on Tuesday evening as severe thunderstorms swept across Buncombe County, bringing damaging winds, downed trees and widespread power outages.
Local
3 weeks ago
‘It came out of nowhere’: Residents describe storm that swept across Asheville area

Duke Energy crews continue restoration efforts as residents report downed trees, damaging winds and scattered storm damage

Local
3 weeks ago
Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Watch issued for Asheville area

Buncombe County faces threats of damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes until 8 p.m.

Local
3 weeks ago
Severe storms could hit Asheville, WNC on Tuesday

The National Weather Service warns Western North Carolina could see large hail, strong winds and an isolated tornado

Poster-style weather briefing: 'Potential Severe Weather Tuesday' with a purple left panel of bullet points and a map showing 'Most Likely' severe wind/hail areas from the National Weather Service.
Local
3 weeks ago
Forecasters watching Tuesday’s storm threat across Asheville, WNC

National Weather Service Weather says forecast uncertainty remains, but any storms that develop could produce damaging winds, large hail and dangerous lightning

Flooding off Old Leicester Highway in the Juno area.
Local
4 weeks ago
Asheville breaks 118-year rainfall record as flooding threat continues Friday

The National Weather Service says another 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected through Friday night after Thursday’s storms flooded roads and stranded vehicles in Buncombe County

Flash Flood Warning poster with safety tips and a map of flood-prone areas around Fontana Village and Lake Santeetlah in North Carolina/or nearby region.
Local
4 weeks ago
Flash Flood Warning issued in WNC; Asheville remains under Flood Watch

Heavy rain has already produced flooding in parts of the mountains, with additional downpours expected through Friday

Flood Watch alert card: in effect 8 PM Wednesday through Thursday evening, with icons and details on impacts and preparedness; beside a rain‑soaked street photo.
Local
4 weeks ago
Flood Watch issued for Asheville, Buncombe County as up to 5 inches of rain possible

National Weather Service warns heavy rain could trigger flash flooding across Western North Carolina through Thursday evening

Map showing Storm Total Precipitation forecast for the Greenville-Spartanburg area (Jul 22–25), with green to yellow to orange regions indicating increasing rainfall (roughly 0.5–3+ inches) and city labels along major highways like I-40 and I-85.
Local
4 weeks ago
Storms, heavy rain could bring isolated flooding to Asheville area

A stalled front is expected to fuel multiple rounds of thunderstorms, with forecasters warning of heavy rainfall, damaging winds and localized flooding