Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1016.9 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 23 Apr 1:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Asheville Regional Airport NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light south southwest wind.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 74. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am.  Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light south southwest wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 74. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
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Point Forecast:
Asheville Regional Airport NC
 35.43°N 82.56°W (Elev. 2093 ft)
2:23 pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
2pm EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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