Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Fog/Mist

62°F

17°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.06 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Last update 6 May 4:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Pensacola NC

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm.  Areas of fog before 11am. High near 68. West wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Areas Fog
    then T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 1am, then a chance of showers after 1am.  Patchy fog after 2am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Areas of fog before 10am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Areas Fog
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West southwest wind around 9 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Areas of fog before 11am. High near 68. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 1am, then a chance of showers after 1am. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West southwest wind around 9 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Pensacola NC
 35.82°N 82.29°W (Elev. 3675 ft)
4:10 am EDT May 6, 2024
5am EDT May 6, 2024-6pm EDT May 12, 2024
 
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