Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threat in the East; Snow in the Rockies;

The storm system producing severe weather and isolated flash flooding will begin to weaken tonight. As the storm moves east, several chances for severe weather and heavy rain are possible from the Midwest and Ohio Valley to the Southern Plains, Lower Mississippi and Tennessee valley. Heavy snow continue to impact the Northern Rockies. Critical fire weather conditions persist in the Southern Plains Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Partly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.86 in (1008.1 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 8 May 12:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Laurel Park NC

Severe T-storm Watch until May 8, 04:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
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    Severe T-storm Watch until May 8, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 83 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 64. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 79 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. North northwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 83. West northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 64. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11am. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. North northwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Laurel Park NC
 35.32°N 82.51°W (Elev. 2552 ft)
11:37 am EDT May 8, 2024
1pm EDT May 8, 2024-6pm EDT May 14, 2024
 
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