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Weather in Asheville, North Carolina

02:14 AM
Now
Cloudy Night
21° F
Feels Like 18°
Precipitation 0 %
Wind 6 mph
Humidity 89 %
Today
Rainy Weather
Day 48°
Night 21°
Precipitation 59 %
Wind 7 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 3

Asheville Weather Forecast Updated

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Air Quality in Asheville

NOW
38 AQI
Good air quality Dominant pollutant: PM2.5

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM2.5 9.02 µg/m³
PM10 11.79 µg/m³
O3 0.033 ppm
NO2 3.6 ppb
SO2 0.7 ppb
CO 0.19 ppm
NH3 3.34 µg/m³
NO 0 µg/m³
PM2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm
PM10 – Inhalable particles <10μm
O3 – Ozone
NO2 – Nitrogen dioxide
SO2 – Sulfur dioxide
CO – Carbon monoxide
NH3 – Ammonia
NO – Nitric oxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Show raw pollutant concentrations (µg/m³)
PM2.5 – 9.02 µg/m³
PM10 – 11.79 µg/m³
O3 – 64.89 µg/m³
NO2 – 6.71 µg/m³
SO2 – 1.83 µg/m³
CO – 217.62 µg/m³
NH3 – 3.34 µg/m³
NO – 0 µg/m³
View Hourly Air Quality Forecast

Weather Alerts and Warnings for Asheville

Severe Future Possible

High Wind Watch

High Wind Watch issued February 5 at 8:57PM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Feb 6, 7:00 PM → Feb 7, 7:00 PM
WHAT: Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
possible.

WHERE: Portions of western North Carolina and Upstate South
Carolina.

WHEN: From Friday evening through Saturday evening.

IMPACTS: Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The strong winds will result in cold wind
chills across the mountains early Saturday morning, and some
blowing snow near the Tennessee border.
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Be prepared for possible power outages. Take time now to fasten or shelter loose objects in a safe location prior to the onset of high winds. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.
Updated: Feb 6, 12:30 AM Source: NWS Alert
Severe Expected Likely

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued February 6 at 12:56AM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Feb 6, 7:00 PM → Feb 7, 7:00 PM
WHAT: Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph
expected.

WHERE: Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Henderson,
McDowell Mountains, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern
Jackson, and Transylvania Counties.

WHEN: From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday.

IMPACTS: Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
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Avoid being outside near trees. If caught outside, watch for falling debris or tree limbs. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows and overhanging trees. Use caution if you must drive. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.
Updated: Feb 6, 1:59 AM Source: NWS Alert