Severe Weather Continues in the Central and Southern U.S.

Dangerous severe weather will continue overnight in the nationâ€™s heartland with potentially intense tornadoes and very large hail. The threat for severe weather will shift eastward into the Ohio Valley and mid-South on Tuesday. Farther west on the back side of this large storm system, strong winds and critical fire weather will affect the southern and central High Plains through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Light Rain

65°F

18°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.87 in (1008.7 mb)
Dewpoint	62°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	8 May 4:54 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Graphite NC

Overnight
Low: 56 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 69 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday Night
Low: 56 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Thursday
High: 65 °F
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Thursday Night
Low: 51 °F
Chance
Showers and
Windy
Friday
High: 57 °F
Chance
Showers and
Windy
Friday Night
Low: 39 °F
Mostly Clear
and Breezy
Saturday
High: 56 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 42 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 69. West southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. West southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 65. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Windy, with a west northwest wind 23 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Windy.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Breezy.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 56.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 57.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.