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Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Andrews-Murphy Airport (KRHP)

Lat: 35.19°NLon: 83.86°WElev: 1686ft.

Fair

44°F

7°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.29 in
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Mar 2:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Nantahala Lake NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 57. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 57. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SW Nantahala Lake NC
 35.14°N 83.75°W (Elev. 3976 ft)
Last Update:
2:26 am EDT Mar 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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