Critical Fire Conditions Across the West; a few Severe Storms from the Plains to New England

Critical fire weather conditions will continue across the Inter-mountain West through much of the upcoming weekend, where Red Flag Warnings are in effect. Strong to a few severe storms are possible along a cold front from New England to the south-Central Plains, and across the north-central High Plains today. Locally heavy rainfall is also possible in these areas. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Fog

67°F

19°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	SW 3 mph
Barometer	30.14 in (1018.0 mb)
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	0.25 mi
Last update	22 Aug 6:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Swannanoa NC

Today

Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
High: 82 °F
Tonight

Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Low: 66 °F
Friday

Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
High: 80 °F
Friday
Night

T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Likely
Low: 64 °F
Saturday

T-storms
Likely
High: 75 °F
Saturday
Night

Showers
Likely
Low: 60 °F
Sunday

Chance
Showers
High: 73 °F
Sunday
Night

Chance
Showers
Low: 59 °F
Monday

Chance
Showers
High: 74 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 82. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Patchy fog before 7am. High near 80. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 9am and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

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

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.