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Record Breaking Temperatures and Critical Fire Weather

More than 200 record or near record maximum temperatures are forecast across the southern half of the U.S. through the end of this week before additional record temperatures center back over the Southwest U.S. into the Rockies this weekend. Widespread record breaking warmth, low humidity, and gusty winds will produce critical fire weather today in the central Rockies to Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Andrews-Murphy Airport (KRHP)

Lat: 35.19°NLon: 83.86°WElev: 1686ft.

Fair

52°F

11°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.33 in
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Mar 10:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WSW Hooper Bald NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 67. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a north wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 67. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a north wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WSW Hooper Bald NC
 35.25°N 84.12°W (Elev. 4003 ft)
Last Update:
9:26 am EDT Mar 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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