Severe Thunderstorms in Portions of the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes

A few severe thunderstorms with large hail, are expected across parts of the middle and upper Mississippi River Valley tonight through early morning. Snow and a wintry mix overnight in the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes can cause hazardous travel conditions. Fire weather concerns continue for a large portion of the central and southern High Plains and Four Corners region this evening. Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Overcast

63°F

17°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SW 12 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.32 in (1025.1 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Mar 9:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Cradle of Forestry NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 68 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain. 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)
6:56 pm EDT Mar 30, 2026
10pm EDT Mar 30, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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