Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Andrews-Murphy Airport (KRHP)

Lat: 35.19°NLon: 83.86°WElev: 1686ft.

Fair

35°F

2°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.57 in
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Mar 8:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Nantahala Lake NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 53. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: 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.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 53. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
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. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SW Nantahala Lake NC
 35.14°N 83.75°W (Elev. 3976 ft)
7:06 am EDT Mar 29, 2026
9am EDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 4, 2026
 
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