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.

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.13 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	5 May 9:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Newfound NC

Today
High: 72 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 57 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 57 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 74 °F
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South southwest wind around 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. West southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.