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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Mostly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity	62%
Wind Speed	SE 7 mph
Barometer	30.08 in (1016.1 mb)
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	5 May 3:54 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Mount Pisgah NC

This Afternoon
High: 69 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 54 °F
Showers
Likely then
Isolated
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 71 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Monday Night
Low: 55 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 58 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 75 °F
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then isolated showers between 11pm and 1am. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

A chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. West southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 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 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 5am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 64.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 42.