Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Fair

44°F

7°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.15 in (1019.5 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 6:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Asheville NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 81. Light northwest wind.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  High near 76. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 81. Light northwest wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 76. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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Point Forecast:
Asheville NC
 35.59°N 82.54°W (Elev. 2310 ft)
6:19 am EDT Apr 23, 2026
7am EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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