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.

Fair

49°F

9°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.89 in (1010.3 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Apr 4:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Cradle of Forestry NC

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 68. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am.  Patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Light northwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 8am.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 7 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. North northeast wind around 7 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 69. East southeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly between 9am and 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 68. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. 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 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Light northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 8am. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 7 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. North northeast wind around 7 mph becoming east after midnight.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 69. East southeast wind around 6 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly between 9am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Cradle of Forestry NC
 35.36°N 82.81°W (Elev. 3497 ft)
2:23 am EDT Apr 25, 2026
5am EDT Apr 25, 2026-6pm EDT May 1, 2026
 
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