Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

A Few Clouds

59°F

15°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.02 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 11:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Zirconia NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West northwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 71. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 2am.  Low around 54. North northwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West northwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 71. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 2am. Low around 54. North northwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Zirconia NC
 35.16°N 82.5°W (Elev. 2910 ft)
8:44 pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
11pm EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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