Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains into the morning. Read More >

Current conditions at

Andrews-Murphy Airport (KRHP)

Lat: 35.19°NLon: 83.86°WElev: 1686ft.

Fair

50°F

10°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.19 in
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Apr 4:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Nantahala Lake NC

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 52. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly before 2pm.  High near 54. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 52. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 54. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Nantahala Lake NC
 35.13°N 83.72°W (Elev. 4327 ft)
2:26 am EDT Apr 2, 2026
4am EDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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