Scattered Severe Thunderstorms Across the Northern Plains; Fire Weather Concerns in the Western U.S.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are forecast across central and eastern North Dakota, as well as far northwest Minnesota Saturday (Slight Risk level 2 of 5). Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist through the weekend across the Western U.S. Isolated dry thunderstorms could lead to new fire starts over portions of the northern Rockies. 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

71°F

22°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.18 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Last update	26 Jul 11:54 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Mars Hill NC

Overnight
Low: 64 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Saturday
High: 82 °F
Slight Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Patchy Fog
Sunday
High: 83 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 79 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 64 °F
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 65 °F
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.

Saturday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Patchy fog between 2am and 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.

Monday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.