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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.30 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Mar 7:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Nantahala Lake NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 56. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 44 °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 53. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 53 °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 25 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 56. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 5 to 10 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 53. Southwest wind around 10 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 25 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Nantahala Lake NC
 35.13°N 83.72°W (Elev. 4327 ft)
7:06 am EDT Mar 25, 2026
7am EDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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