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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

44°F

7°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.49 in (1032.5 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Mar 11:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Swannanoa NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Southeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 54. South southeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54. South southeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 9 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 65. 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 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Swannanoa NC
 35.58°N 82.35°W (Elev. 3540 ft)
Last Update:
7:52 pm EDT Mar 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 4, 2026
 
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