Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Andrews-Murphy Airport (KRHP)

Lat: 35.19°NLon: 83.86°WElev: 1686ft.

Partly Cloudy

87°F

31°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 13 Jul 2:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Nantahala Lake NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 77. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  High near 77. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am.  Low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 62 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: 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 74. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am.  Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 63 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 77. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 77. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
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 74. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles SW Nantahala Lake NC
 35.14°N 83.75°W (Elev. 3976 ft)
1:42 pm EDT Jul 13, 2025
2pm EDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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