Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Andrews-Murphy Airport (KRHP)

Lat: 35.19°NLon: 83.86°WElev: 1686ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.29 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 6 Aug 12:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Nantahala Lake NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm.  High near 71. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 71 °F

    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 62 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4pm.  High near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 72. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm.  Low around 62. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. High near 71. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4pm. High near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 62. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Nantahala Lake NC
 35.13°N 83.72°W (Elev. 4327 ft)
7:06 am EDT Aug 6, 2026
12pm EDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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