Brace yourselves, Asheville: Possibility of all-time record heat coming our way this weekend

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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According to WLOS assistant news director Bryan Luhn, the highest temperature ever recorded in Asheville is 100 degrees, on August 21, 1983. Friday-Sunday are shaping up to approach this record with some of the hottest temperatures Asheville’s seen in years if not decades.

There’s a chance we could approach, tie, or even top that record this holiday weekend. Stay hydrated, use caution when exerting yourself outdoors, and pay special care to sensitive plants and outdoor pets.

iPod capture from @itsbigsteve on Twitter

Some weather data from Ray’s Weather:

Asheville (Downtown) Records:
Friday: 98 set in 1936
Saturday: 95 set in 1952
Sunday: 96 set in 1954

Asheville (Airport) Records:
Friday: 95 in 1969
Saturday: 92 in 1990
Sunday: 94 in 1970

Waynesville Records:
Friday: 93 in 1942
Saturday: 95 in 1927
Sunday: 94 in 1927