Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

75°F

24°C

Humidity	60%
Wind Speed	SW 13 G 23 mph
Barometer	30.08 in (1016.2 mb)
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	5 May 4:54 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Craggy Gardens NC

This Afternoon
High: 70 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 55 °F
Scattered
T-storms then
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 72 °F
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 56 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 58 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 74 °F
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then isolated showers between 8pm and 10pm. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. West southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.