Severe Weather Continues in the Central and Southern U.S.

Dangerous severe weather will continue overnight in the nationâ€™s heartland with potentially intense tornadoes and very large hail. The threat for severe weather will shift eastward into the Ohio Valley and mid-South on Tuesday. Farther west on the back side of this large storm system, strong winds and critical fire weather will affect the southern and central High Plains through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Mostly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity	56%
Wind Speed	SW 8 mph
Barometer	29.88 in (1009.4 mb)
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	7 May 2:54 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Asheville NC

This Afternoon
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 82 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 57 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 71 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 46 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 70 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West southwest wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Light west northwest wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 82. West wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 70.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 71.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 76.