Severe Storms Across Portions of the Central U.S.; Wet and Windy in the Northwest

A few severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and large hail are expected this today across Kentucky, northeast Minnesota, and from southeast Colorado into the Oklahoma Panhandle. These storms may produce heavy rain and flooding in Kentucky. A strong cold front will sweep through the Northwest U.S. with rain, mountain snow and high winds. Heat and record high temperatures persist in the South. 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.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity	42%
Wind Speed	S 13 G 21 mph
Barometer	29.94 in (1012.0 mb)
Dewpoint	52°F (11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	18 May 6:54 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Mount Mitchell NC

Tonight

Partly Cloudy
then
Scattered
Showers
Low: 59 °F
Thursday

Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
High: 84 °F
Thursday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 60 °F
Friday

Sunny
High: 91 °F
Friday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 61 °F
Saturday

Chance
T-storms
High: 87 °F
Saturday
Night

Chance
Showers
Low: 60 °F
Sunday

Chance
T-storms then
Showers
High: 82 °F
Sunday
Night

Showers then
Chance
Showers
Low: 59 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers before 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

Showers, mainly before midnight. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.