Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threat in the East; Snow in the Rockies;

The storm system producing severe weather and isolated flash flooding will begin to weaken tonight. As the storm moves east, several chances for severe weather and heavy rain are possible from the Midwest and Ohio Valley to the Southern Plains, Lower Mississippi and Tennessee valley. Heavy snow continue to impact the Northern Rockies. Critical fire weather conditions persist in the Southern Plains Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Thunderstorm Light Rain and Windy

69°F

21°C

Humidity	68%
Wind Speed	N 32 G 51 mph
Barometer	29.85 in (1008.3 mb)
Dewpoint	58°F (14°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	8 May 1:54 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Max Patch NC

Severe T-storm Watch until May 8, 04:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until May 8, 04:00pm
NOW until 4:00pm Wed
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 77 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Thursday
High: 72 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Thursday Night
Low: 57 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 61 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 45 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 61 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 48 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 77. North wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 62. North northeast wind 7 to 14 mph becoming east southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 72. East northeast wind 14 to 18 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West northwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 61.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 64.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.