Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threat in the East; Snow in the Rockies;

The storm system producing severe weather and isolated flash flooding will begin to weaken tonight. As the storm moves east, several chances for severe weather and heavy rain are possible from the Midwest and Ohio Valley to the Southern Plains, Lower Mississippi and Tennessee valley. Heavy snow continue to impact the Northern Rockies. Critical fire weather conditions persist in the Southern Plains Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Thunderstorm Light Rain and Windy

69°F

21°C

Humidity	68%
Wind Speed	N 32 G 51 mph
Barometer	29.85 in (1008.3 mb)
Dewpoint	58°F (14°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	8 May 1:54 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Asheville NC

Severe T-storm Watch until May 8, 04:00pm

Severe T-storm Warning until May 8, 02:45pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Warning

Severe T-storm Watch until May 8, 04:00pm
Severe T-storm Warning until May 8, 02:45pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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This Afternoon
High: 85 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Thursday
High: 81 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Thursday Night
Low: 58 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 71 °F
Chance
Showers and
Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 44 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 71 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 47 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 85. North northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 62. East southeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8am and 3pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 8 to 16 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 9pm, then a slight chance of showers after 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. North northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 71.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 73.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 75.