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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Andrews-Murphy Airport (KRHP)

Lat: 35.19°NLon: 83.86°WElev: 1686ft.

Partly Cloudy

91°F

33°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index101°F (38°C)
Last update 2 Jul 4:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Hayesville NC

Heat Advisory July 2, 05:09pm until July 4, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 2, 05:09pm until July 4, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sat

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 99. Calm wind.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Calm wind.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Calm wind.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 99. Calm wind.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Independence Day
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Calm wind.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Hayesville NC
 35.02°N 83.76°W (Elev. 1929 ft)
Last Update:
2:26 pm EDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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