Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity Rain

63°F

17°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	N 16 G 32 mph
Barometer	29.94 in (1011.3 mb)
Dewpoint	58°F (14°C)
Visibility	4.00 mi
Last update	17 May 4:54 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Asheville NC

Overnight
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 83 °F
Showers
Likely then
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 80 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 82 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 9am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 83. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming west northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 80. West northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers between 9am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday

Showers. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.