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

69°F

21°C

Humidity 7%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.35 in
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Mar 3:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Nantahala Lake NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 32. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 32. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Nantahala Lake NC
 35.13°N 83.72°W (Elev. 4327 ft)
2:26 pm EDT Mar 28, 2026
4pm EDT Mar 28, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 4, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database