Severe Weather Outbreak Friday and Saturday; Extremely Critical Fire Weather Friday

A strong storm will move across the Intermountain West into the Northern Great Plains bringing widespread high winds with increasing snow. An intense and fast-moving line of severe storms is expected across the Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley beginning Friday afternoon. A wildfire outbreak is possible across parts of the southern and central Plains due to strong winds and dry conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Fair

40°F

4°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.99 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint	37°F (3°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	14 Mar 4:54 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Swannanoa NC

Today
High: 70 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Tonight
Low: 51 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance Rain
Saturday
High: 69 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 59 °F
Heavy Rain
and Breezy
Sunday
High: 69 °F
Heavy Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 37 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 56 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 38 °F
Clear
Tuesday
High: 71 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Increasing clouds, with a high near 70. Light east wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of rain between midnight and 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. South southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 59. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Sunday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 69. South wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 56.

Monday Night

Clear, with a low around 38.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 71.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.