Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity	80%
Wind Speed	S 8 mph
Barometer	30.16 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint	49°F (9°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	53°F (12°C)
Last update	27 Apr 4:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Mount Pisgah NC

Today
High: 60 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 62 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 54 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 62 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 48 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 52 °F
Mostly Sunny
and Breezy
then Mostly
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 38 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 54 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southeast wind around 14 mph.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 62. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.