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Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Fair

58°F

14°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed NW 10 mph
Barometer 30.40 in (1029.0 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Mar 3:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Chimney Rock NC

Red Flag Warning March 28, 04:47pm until March 28, 11:00pm
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    Red Flag Warning March 28, 04:47pm until March 28, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Sat

    Red Flag Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 32 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 57. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 32. East wind 6 to 9 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 57. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers. Low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chimney Rock NC
 35.43°N 82.25°W (Elev. 2808 ft)
Last Update:
2:25 pm EDT Mar 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm EDT Mar 28, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 4, 2026
 
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