Storms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will be possible across the southern Appalachians through this evening. Thunderstorms are also expected from the northern/central Plains into portions of the Midwest through Tuesday, and severe storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Andrews-Murphy Airport (KRHP)

Lat: 35.19°NLon: 83.86°WElev: 1686ft.

71°F

22°C

Humidity	91%
Wind Speed	NE 3 mph
Barometer	30.07 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	17 Aug 8:15 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Nantahala Lake NC

Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Mostly
Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 72 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Tuesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 74 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 74 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 72 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday 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 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 72.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 71.