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

53°F

12°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.17 in (1020.0 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 8:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Busick NC

  • Today

    Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 63. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind around 9 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  High near 58. West northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Increasing clouds, with a high near 63. West wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 9 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind around 9 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 58. West northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Showers, mainly after 2am. Low around 48. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Busick NC
 35.77°N 82.27°W (Elev. 5823 ft)
6:19 am EDT Apr 23, 2026
9am EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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