Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

A Few Clouds

68°F

20°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.20 in (1021.1 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Mar 11:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Sams Gap NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. West southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Light south wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 72. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 1am.  Patchy fog before 9pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 51. North wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. West southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Light south wind.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 72. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Patchy fog before 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 51. North wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Sams Gap NC
 35.91°N 82.59°W (Elev. 2726 ft)
5:54 am EDT Mar 26, 2026
12pm EDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 1, 2026
 
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