Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Watches for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Hot in the Mid-Mississippi Valley

Tropical Storm conditions and coastal flooding are possible in the North Carolina Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Watches are in effect. Major Hurricane Erin is expected to bring life threatening surf and rip currents along the East Coast beaches this week. Hot to extremely hot temperatures are forecast today and Tuesday in the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Andrews-Murphy Airport (KRHP)

Lat: 35.19°NLon: 83.86°WElev: 1686ft.

Partly Cloudy

87°F

31°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 18 Aug 4:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Hooper Bald NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny then
    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Hooper Bald NC
 35.27°N 84.09°W (Elev. 3051 ft)
2:16 pm EDT Aug 18, 2025
5pm EDT Aug 18, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 25, 2025
 
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