Strong storms could affect viewing before and during tonight's lunar eclipse, with heavy rain, lightning, and damaging wind gusts listed as the main hazards.
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center placed the area in a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe storms.
Computer model projections suggest most storms should dissipate or move away after 10 p.m. as the eclipse gets underway.
Lingering clouds may still create viewing challenges even if storms weaken later at night.
In Asheville, the National Weather Service says there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms on Thursday, and patchy fog and cloud cover could complicate visibility.
The partial lunar eclipse is expected to reach its maximum around 12:12 a.m. Friday with about 96 percent of the Moon inside Earth's shadow, while another report says the eclipse peaks around midnight with about 95 percent in shadow.
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Both reports say weather may interfere with viewing the lunar eclipse, especially because of storms, clouds, and fog. They also agree that conditions could improve later in the night, though not necessarily enough for clear visibility.
Exact viewing conditions could still shift as storms develop, move, or weaken, and cloud cover may remain uncertain through eclipse time. The eclipse timing and stated peak visibility also vary slightly between the reports.
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Neutral coverage says weather is the main obstacle to seeing tonight's lunar eclipse. The reports point to thunderstorms, heavy rain, lightning, damaging wind gusts, cloud cover, and fog as possible problems. They also note that some clearing could arrive after 10 p.m., but viewing may still be limited.
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Capital Weather reports that strong storms and lingering clouds could interfere with tonight's lunar eclipse. The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center placed the area in a Level 2 risk for severe storms, with main hazards including heavy rain, lightning, and damaging wind gusts. Computer model projections suggest most storms should dissipate or move away after 10 p.m. as the eclipse gets underway, though lingering clouds may still pose viewing challenges.
828 News Now reports that scattered showers and thunderstorms could make viewing conditions tricky for tonight's lunar eclipse across Western North Carolina. According to the National Weather Service, storms are expected to develop in the afternoon and continue into the evening, bringing potential damaging winds and heavy rain. The partial lunar eclipse is expected to reach its maximum around 12:12 a.m. Friday, though patchy fog and cloud cover may complicate visibility.