Heavy Rain From the Central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Wave Begins This Weekend

Strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will impact portions of the central Plains into the Upper Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic through the weekend. A stretch of unusually hot and humid weather is expected across portions of the central U.S. and the Southeast beginning this weekend and continuing through next week. The heat may reach dangerous levels, particularly mid to late next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Andrews-Murphy Airport (KRHP)

Lat: 35.19°NLon: 83.86°WElev: 1686ft.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 20 Jul 12:34 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Nantahala Lake NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of showers before 3am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3am and 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 65 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of showers before 3am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 81.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Nantahala Lake NC
 35.15°N 83.69°W (Elev. 4003 ft)
7:09 pm EDT Jul 19, 2025
12am EDT Jul 20, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 26, 2025
 
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