GENERAL OUTLOOK
Cooler and drier conditions return Thursday through Saturday. Showers and thunderstorms return on Sunday into the first half of next week.
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GENERAL FORECAST
(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
..TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
..THURSDAY...Sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Winds out of the west 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
..THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
..FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
..FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Other than a period of high winds in the afternoon and early evening, hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.
NEWS UPDATES
(Links aggregated to show what various news outlets are reporting)
• GROW NC director defends Helene recovery role, clarifies no direct funds distribution [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]
• Hundreds of millions for NC children's hospital caught in budget battle [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC) ]
• NC nurse advocates for veterans healthcare as Trump’s VA cuts loom [Raleigh News and Observer]
• 'Unaddressed for decades:' Buncombe evidence audit uncovers missing items after mold found [Asheville Citizen-Times]
• Trump reveals plans for 'Golden Dome' missile defense system [UPI]
Why NATO "Freeloading" is a Dangerous Myth | Paul Warburg
• US must keep control of migrants sent to South Sudan in case removals were unlawful, judge rules [AP News]
• Why Walmart decided to say it would raise prices — and risk Trump’s fury [CNBC]
Morgan Stanley Lifts China Growth Outlook | Bloomberg: The China Show 05/21/2025 | Bloomberg Television
ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - May 20, 2025 | ABC News
• ICE captures illegal immigrant wanted for allegedly killing mother in DUI crash [Fox News]
• US intel suggests Israel preparing strike on Iran's nuclear facilities - CNN [Jerusalem Post]
• UK government suspends free trade talks with Israel over Gaza war [Al Jazeera]
Is Trump's 'Golden Dome' a vital missile shield or boondoggle sparking a new nuclear arms race? | DW News
• Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 20, 2025 [Institute for the Study of War]
Golden Dome: Trump, Hegseth announce $175B missile defense plan | LiveNOW from FOX
• ZEUS Is Officially America’s Most Powerful Laser, With 2-Petawatt Blast [ Gizmodo ]
• Under RFK Jr., COVID shots will only be available to people 65+, high-risk groups [Ars Technica ]
• SEC Charges Unicoin, Executives Over Alleged $110 Million Crypto Fraud [Decrypt]
NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) Investigation Pages
• Learjet 55 Medevac Crash [1/31/2025 - Philadelphia, PA]
• Midair Collision PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 Airplane and Sikorsky H-60 Military Helicopter [1/29/2025 - Arlington, VA]
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Published at 5.00am on Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Author: Bobby Coggins
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