Fri, June 12, 2026 at 6:32 PM Updated Fri, June 12, 2026 at 6:38 PM JUNE 12, 2026 - Melted ice cream in Asheville. (Photo credit: WLOS Staff) ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Did you notice? It was hot out there today! So hot, Friday, June 12, was in fact the hottest day of the year so far for many in the Carolinas. Asheville has yet to officially hit the 90-degree mark but came closest today with a high of 89 degrees. With the humid air, that 89 felt like 92 earlier Friday afternoon.