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	83%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	30.14 in (1018.6 mb)
Dewpoint	50°F (10°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	54°F (12°C)
Last update	27 Apr 3:54 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Asheville NC

Today
High: 74 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 49 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 74 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 54 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 75 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 49 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 66 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 67 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 74. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind around 8 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 74. South wind around 7 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 slight chance of showers before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 5am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. Light and variable wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 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 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.