Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Raleigh/Durham, NC
Issued by NWS Raleigh/Durham, NC
627
FNUS52 KRAH 220812
FWFRAH
Fire Weather Planning Forecast For Central North Carolina
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
.DISCUSSION...
A cold front located across southern Virginia today will move
south across the region tonight and early Wednesday. Strong high
pressure over eastern Canada will then extend south into the
Carolinas through the rest of the work week bringing much cooler
air into the area.
NCZ021-222000-
Forsyth-
Including the city of Winston-Salem
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 60 70 60
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 80 (-11) 59 (-8) 63
RH % (24h trend) 74 (+21) 100 (+3) 95
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var NE 8 G18 NE 10 G19
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 5 NE 8 G18 NE 10 G20
Precip Amount 0.30 0.42 0.37
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 1830 680 2180
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 10 NE 15 NE 17
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 18300 10200 37060
Burn Category 1 0 2
Inversion 74F/11am 7pm 62F/4am
Dispersion Fair
Max ADI Early 11 Poor 18 Gen Poor 33 Fair
Max ADI Late 17 Gen Poor 17 Gen Poor 36 Fair
Max LVORI Early 8 5 5
Max LVORI Late 4 5 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class D D D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with rain likely. Lows in the mid 50s.
Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. North winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid
70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the
upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ022-222000-
Guilford-
Including the cities of Greensboro and High Point
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 60 70 60
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 81 (-10) 59 (-8) 64
RH % (24h trend) 73 (+18) 100 (+2) 97
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var NE 8 NE 10
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 5 NE 8 NE 11 G20
Precip Amount 0.31 0.49 0.36
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2380 750 2160
Transport Wnd (mph) E 9 NE 16 NE 18
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 21420 12000 38880
Burn Category 1 0 2
Inversion 75F/11am 7pm 63F/4am
Dispersion Fair
Max ADI Early 7 Poor 19 Gen Poor 31 Fair
Max ADI Late 17 Gen Poor 16 Gen Poor 36 Fair
Max LVORI Early 8 5 5
Max LVORI Late 4 5 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class D D D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with rain likely. Lows in the mid 50s.
Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. North winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid
70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid
70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ023-222000-
Alamance-
Including the cities of Burlington, Graham, and Mebane
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 60 60 60
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 82 (-10) 59 (-8) 64
RH % (24h trend) 73 (+18) 100 (+1) 96
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var NE 7 NE 9 G17
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var NE 6 NE 10 G20
Precip Amount 0.20 0.40 0.25
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2550 630 2060
Transport Wnd (mph) E 9 NE 16 NE 18
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 22950 10080 37080
Burn Category 1 0 2
Inversion 74F/10am 8pm 64F/4am
Dispersion Fair
Max ADI Early 7 Poor 20 Gen Poor 30 Fair
Max ADI Late 19 Gen Poor 15 Gen Poor 35 Fair
Max LVORI Early 8 5 5
Max LVORI Late 4 5 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class D D D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with rain likely. Lows in the mid 50s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid
60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. North winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid
70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ024-222000-
Orange-
Including the cities of Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 60 60 70
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 83 (-9) 59 (-8) 65
RH % (24h trend) 72 (+19) 100 (+1) 97
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var NE 7 NE 9 G17
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 5 NE 6 NE 10 G20
Precip Amount 0.25 0.44 0.23
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2280 450 2130
Transport Wnd (mph) E 8 NE 15 NE 17
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 18240 6750 36210
Burn Category 1 0 2
Inversion 75F/10am 7pm 62F/8am
Dispersion Fair
Max ADI Early 10 Poor 18 Gen Poor 28 Fair
Max ADI Late 17 Gen Poor 15 Gen Poor 36 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 5 5
Max LVORI Late 4 5 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class D D D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with rain likely. Lows in the
mid 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid
60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows around 50. Highs in the lower 70s. North
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid
70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid
70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ007-222000-
Person-
Including the city of Roxboro
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 60 70 70
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 40 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 79 (-12) 59 (-9) 64
RH % (24h trend) 79 (+26) 100 (+1) 93
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var NE 7 NE 9 G17
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 5 NE 7 NE 10 G19
Precip Amount 0.24 0.46 0.33
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 1630 430 2110
Transport Wnd (mph) E 9 NE 16 NE 18
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 14670 6880 37980
Burn Category 0 0 2
Inversion 75F/11am 5pm 61F/7am
Dispersion Fair
Max ADI Early 6 Very Poor 18 Gen Poor 30 Fair
Max ADI Late 14 Gen Poor 15 Gen Poor 37 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 5 5
Max LVORI Late 4 5 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class D D D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with rain likely. Lows in the
mid 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid
60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ025-222000-
Durham-
Including the cities of Durham and Rougemont
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 60 60 60
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 83 (-10) 60 (-9) 66
RH % (24h trend) 69 (+19) 100 (+2) 94
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var NE 7 NE 9 G17
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 5 NE 6 NE 10 G20
Precip Amount 0.36 0.57 0.19
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2270 420 2190
Transport Wnd (mph) E 8 NE 14 NE 18
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 18160 5880 39420
Burn Category 1 0 2
Inversion 76F/10am 7pm 65F/7am
Dispersion Fair
Max ADI Early 10 Poor 18 Gen Poor 29 Fair
Max ADI Late 17 Gen Poor 14 Gen Poor 38 Fair
Max LVORI Early 8 5 5
Max LVORI Late 4 5 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class D D D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with rain likely. Lows in the
upper 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid
60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the upper
70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ008-222000-
Granville-
Including the cities of Oxford and Creedmoor
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 60 60 70
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 81 (-10) 60 (-8) 66
RH % (24h trend) 74 (+23) 100 (+2) 94
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var NE 7 NE 9 G17
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var NE 6 NE 9 G20
Precip Amount 0.31 0.57 0.28
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 1880 420 2240
Transport Wnd (mph) E 8 NE 15 NE 18
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 15040 6300 40320
Burn Category 1 0 2
Inversion 74F/10am 6pm 63F/7am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 7 Poor 17 Gen Poor 30 Fair
Max ADI Late 16 Gen Poor 14 Gen Poor 38 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 5 5
Max LVORI Late 4 8 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class D D D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with rain likely. Lows in the
mid 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid
60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s. North winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ009-222000-
Vance-
Including the cities of Henderson and Kittrell
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 60 60 60
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 80 (-10) 61 (-8) 66
RH % (24h trend) 77 (+25) 100 (+2) 95
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var NE 6 NE 9 G18
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var NE 6 NE 9 G20
Precip Amount 0.39 0.57 0.30
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 1830 430 2260
Transport Wnd (mph) E 8 NE 16 NE 20
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 14640 6880 45200
Burn Category 0 0 3
Inversion 74F/10am 7pm 64F/7am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 7 Poor 18 Gen Poor 30 Fair
Max ADI Late 16 Gen Poor 15 Gen Poor 40 Fair
Max LVORI Early 8 6 5
Max LVORI Late 4 8 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class D D D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the upper 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid
60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ010-222000-
Warren-
Including the cities of Warrenton and Norlina
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 70 70 60
Chance of Thunder (%) 60 50 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 81 (-11) 61 (-8) 66
RH % (24h trend) 75 (+24) 100 (+2) 95
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var NE 5 NE 9 G18
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var NE 5 NE 9 G21
Precip Amount 0.45 0.47 0.26
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 1930 440 2440
Transport Wnd (mph) E 9 E 14 NE 20
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 17370 6160 48800
Burn Category 1 0 3
Inversion 76F/11am 6pm 64F/8am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 8 Poor 17 Gen Poor 31 Fair
Max ADI Late 16 Gen Poor 13 Gen Poor 41 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 8 8 5
Max LVORI Late 4 8 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class D E D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the upper 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the
upper 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ011-222000-
Halifax-
Including the cities of Roanoke Rapids, Enfield,
and Scotland Neck
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 70 60 60
Chance of Thunder (%) 60 50 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 82 (-10) 62 (-6) 69
RH % (24h trend) 72 (+20) 100 (0) 87
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var NE 5 NE 10 G19
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 5 NE 6 NE 10 G21
Precip Amount 0.32 0.26 0.25
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2630 410 2560
Transport Wnd (mph) E 10 E 14 NE 18
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 26300 5740 46080
Burn Category 1 0 3
Inversion 76F/10am 5pm 65F/8am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 10 Poor 13 Gen Poor 34 Fair
Max ADI Late 18 Gen Poor 15 Gen Poor 42 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 9 8 5
Max LVORI Late 3 7 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class D E D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the upper 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the
upper 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ026-222000-
Franklin-
Including the cities of Louisburg and Franklinton
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 70 70 60
Chance of Thunder (%) 60 50 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 82 (-11) 62 (-7) 68
RH % (24h trend) 72 (+24) 100 (0) 93
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var NE 5 NE 9 G18
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var NE 5 NE 10 G21
Precip Amount 0.53 0.66 0.19
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2320 400 2440
Transport Wnd (mph) E 9 NE 14 NE 20
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 20880 5600 48800
Burn Category 1 0 3
Inversion 77F/11am 7pm 67F/5am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 8 Poor 17 Gen Poor 30 Fair
Max ADI Late 18 Gen Poor 11 Poor 42 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 9 7 5
Max LVORI Late 3 8 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class D E D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the upper 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the
upper 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs
in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ027-222000-
Nash-
Including the cities of Nashville, Spring Hope, and Rocky Mount
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 70 70 60
Chance of Thunder (%) 60 50 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 83 (-11) 64 (-5) 70
RH % (24h trend) 69 (+23) 100 (+2) 87
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 10 G19
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 5 NE 6 NE 11 G21
Precip Amount 0.33 0.36 0.19
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2600 420 2490
Transport Wnd (mph) E 10 NE 14 NE 21
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 26000 5880 52290
Burn Category 1 0 3
Inversion 77F/10am 6pm 68F/5am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 12 Poor 16 Gen Poor 33 Fair
Max ADI Late 21 Fair 15 Gen Poor 43 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 8 7 5
Max LVORI Late 3 7 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class D E D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the upper 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the
upper 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs
in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ028-222000-
Edgecombe-
Including the cities of Tarboro and Princeville
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 60 50 60
Chance of Thunder (%) 60 50 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 83 (-10) 65 (-4) 72
RH % (24h trend) 69 (+22) 100 (+2) 79
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var NE 5 NE 11 G19
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 5 NE 7 NE 11 G21
Precip Amount 0.18 0.17 0.24
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2910 380 2630
Transport Wnd (mph) E 13 E 13 NE 22
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 37830 4940 57860
Burn Category 2 0 3
Inversion 75F/9am 5pm 67F/8am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 15 Gen Poor 16 Gen Poor 35 Fair
Max ADI Late 24 Fair 15 Gen Poor 46 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 8 7 5
Max LVORI Late 3 7 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class D E D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows
around 60. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the
upper 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs
in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ038-222000-
Davidson-
Including the cities of Lexington and Thomasville
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 60 60 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 83 (-8) 59 (-8) 66
RH % (24h trend) 65 (+13) 100 (+1) 93
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var NE 7 NE 9 G18
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var NE 6 NE 9 G20
Precip Amount 0.28 0.37 0.18
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3240 560 2140
Transport Wnd (mph) E 9 NE 13 NE 17
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 29160 7280 36380
Burn Category 1 0 2
Inversion 74F/10am 8pm 63F/4am
Dispersion Fair
Max ADI Early 8 Poor 19 Gen Poor 30 Fair
Max ADI Late 21 Fair 15 Gen Poor 35 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 5 5
Max LVORI Late 3 6 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class D D D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with rain likely. Lows in the
mid 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows around 50. Highs in the mid 70s. North
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid
70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the
upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ039-222000-
Randolph-
Including the cities of Asheboro and Archdale
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 60 70 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 84 (-7) 59 (-8) 67
RH % (24h trend) 64 (+13) 100 (+1) 93
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var NE 6 NE 8
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var NE 5 NE 10 G20
Precip Amount 0.22 0.41 0.16
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3200 500 2120
Transport Wnd (mph) E 9 NE 13 NE 17
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 28800 6500 36040
Burn Category 1 0 2
Inversion 75F/10am 7pm 64F/4am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 7 Poor 18 Gen Poor 29 Fair
Max ADI Late 22 Fair 10 Poor 35 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 8 5
Max LVORI Late 3 8 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class D E D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with rain likely. Lows in the
mid 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid
70s. North winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ040-222000-
Chatham-
Including the cities of Siler City and Pittsboro
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 60 70 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 84 (-9) 60 (-8) 69
RH % (24h trend) 64 (+15) 100 (+1) 91
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var NE 5 NE 7
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 9 G20
Precip Amount 0.34 0.60 0.16
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2850 450 2260
Transport Wnd (mph) E 9 NE 12 NE 17
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 25650 5400 38420
Burn Category 1 0 2
Inversion 76F/10am 7pm 63F/8am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 10 Poor 18 Gen Poor 27 Fair
Max ADI Late 22 Fair 10 Poor 34 Fair
Max LVORI Early 8 8 5
Max LVORI Late 3 8 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class D E D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with rain likely. Lows in the
mid 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the
upper 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid
70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the
upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ041-222000-
Wake-
Including the cities of Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest,
and Knightdale
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 70 70 40
Chance of Thunder (%) 60 60 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 85 (-8) 63 (-7) 71
RH % (24h trend) 64 (+16) 100 (+3) 86
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var NE 5 NE 9 G17
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 5 NE 6 NE 10 G20
Precip Amount 0.44 0.75 0.16
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2790 460 2330
Transport Wnd (mph) E 10 NE 14 NE 20
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 27900 6440 46600
Burn Category 1 0 3
Inversion 77F/10am 7pm 68F/5am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 12 Poor 18 Gen Poor 31 Fair
Max ADI Late 21 Fair 14 Gen Poor 40 Fair
Max LVORI Early 7 6 5
Max LVORI Late 3 7 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class D E D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the upper 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the
upper 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs
in the upper 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ042-222000-
Johnston-
Including the cities of Smithfield, Selma, and Clayton
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 60 70 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 60 60 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 86 (-8) 65 (-5) 73
RH % (24h trend) 64 (+19) 100 (+2) 79
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var NE 5 NE 9
Wind 20ft/late(mph) E 5 NE 5 NE 11 G20
Precip Amount 0.40 0.60 0.14
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2950 430 2430
Transport Wnd (mph) E 12 NE 15 NE 20
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 35400 6450 48600
Burn Category 2 0 3
Inversion 76F/9am 7pm 69F/4am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 15 Gen Poor 17 Gen Poor 32 Fair
Max ADI Late 25 Fair 14 Gen Poor 41 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 8 6 5
Max LVORI Late 3 7 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class D E D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows
around 60. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs around 70.
North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs
in the upper 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds
around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ043-222000-
Wilson-
Including the city of Wilson
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 60 60 60
Chance of Thunder (%) 60 60 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 84 (-10) 65 (-5) 73
RH % (24h trend) 64 (+19) 100 (+1) 76
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var NE 5 NE 10 G18
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 5 NE 7 NE 12 G21
Precip Amount 0.22 0.21 0.18
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2890 360 2620
Transport Wnd (mph) E 12 E 13 NE 22
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 34680 4680 57640
Burn Category 2 0 3
Inversion 76F/9am 7pm 67F/8am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 15 Gen Poor 18 Gen Poor 34 Fair
Max ADI Late 25 Fair 15 Gen Poor 46 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 8 6 5
Max LVORI Late 3 7 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class D E D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows
around 60. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs around 70.
North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs
in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ073-222000-
Stanly-
Including the city of Albemarle
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 60 70 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 50 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 86 (-7) 62 (-5) 72
RH % (24h trend) 57 (+9) 100 (+2) 82
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var NE 5 NE 7
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var NE 5 NE 9 G18
Precip Amount 0.23 0.40 0.09
Precip Begin 11 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3700 440 2240
Transport Wnd (mph) E 9 NE 12 NE 17
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 33300 5280 38080
Burn Category 1 0 2
Inversion 77F/10am 7pm 65F/4am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 11 Poor 16 Gen Poor 27 Fair
Max ADI Late 32 Fair 10 Poor 34 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 7 5
Max LVORI Late 2 8 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class C E D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with rain likely. Lows in the
mid 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ074-222000-
Montgomery-
Including the city of Troy
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 50 70 40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 85 (-8) 61 (-7) 71
RH % (24h trend) 57 (+13) 100 (+2) 79
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 6
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 7
Precip Amount 0.20 0.48 0.10
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3700 440 2260
Transport Wnd (mph) E 10 NE 10 NE 17
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 37000 4400 38420
Burn Category 2 0 2
Inversion 77F/10am 8pm 65F/5am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 10 Poor 17 Gen Poor 26 Fair
Max ADI Late 29 Fair 9 Poor 35 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 8 7
Max LVORI Late 3 8 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class C E D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with rain likely. Lows in the
mid 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the
upper 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ075-222000-
Moore-
Including the cities of Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen,
and Carthage
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 60 70 40
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 50 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 86 (-6) 62 (-7) 72
RH % (24h trend) 60 (+15) 100 (+3) 82
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var NE 5 NE 7
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 9 G19
Precip Amount 0.22 0.51 0.11
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3520 440 2270
Transport Wnd (mph) E 10 NE 13 NE 17
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 35200 5720 38590
Burn Category 2 0 2
Inversion 74F/9am 7pm 67F/4am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 12 Poor 18 Gen Poor 25 Fair
Max ADI Late 26 Fair 10 Poor 34 Fair
Max LVORI Early 8 8 6
Max LVORI Late 3 8 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class D E D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with rain likely. Lows in the
upper 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the
upper 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ076-222000-
Lee-
Including the city of Sanford
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 60 70 40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 85 (-8) 63 (-6) 71
RH % (24h trend) 63 (+18) 100 (+2) 86
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var NE 5 NE 8
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var NE 5 NE 10 G19
Precip Amount 0.26 0.50 0.14
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3020 440 2330
Transport Wnd (mph) E 10 NE 12 NE 17
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 30200 5280 39610
Burn Category 1 0 2
Inversion 75F/9am 7pm 68F/4am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 14 Gen Poor 18 Gen Poor 26 Fair
Max ADI Late 24 Fair 10 Poor 35 Fair
Max LVORI Early 8 7 5
Max LVORI Late 3 8 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class D E D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with rain likely. Lows in the
upper 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the
upper 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds
around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ077-222000-
Harnett-
Including the cities of Lillington, Angier, Buies Creek, Erwin,
and Dunn
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 60 70 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 60 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 86 (-8) 65 (-5) 73
RH % (24h trend) 61 (+16) 100 (+3) 80
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var NE 5 NE 9
Wind 20ft/late(mph) E 5 NE 6 NE 11 G22
Precip Amount 0.32 0.68 0.12
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3120 430 2430
Transport Wnd (mph) E 12 NE 14 NE 20
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 37440 6020 48600
Burn Category 2 0 3
Inversion 75F/9am 7pm 69F/4am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 16 Gen Poor 17 Gen Poor 30 Fair
Max ADI Late 25 Fair 14 Gen Poor 39 Fair
Max LVORI Early 7 6 5
Max LVORI Late 3 8 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class D E D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows
around 60. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs around 70.
North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs
in the upper 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. North winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ078-222000-
Wayne-
Including the city of Goldsboro
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 60 60 40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 60 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 85 (-9) 66 (-4) 74
RH % (24h trend) 63 (+18) 100 (0) 74
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var NE 5 NE 10 G18
Wind 20ft/late(mph) E 5 NE 6 NE 12 G20
Precip Amount 0.24 0.30 0.15
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 2920 350 2560
Transport Wnd (mph) E 13 E 13 NE 21
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 37960 4550 53760
Burn Category 2 0 3
Inversion 76F/9am 7pm 70F/4am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 17 Gen Poor 19 Gen Poor 33 Fair
Max ADI Late 28 Fair 15 Gen Poor 46 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 9 6 5
Max LVORI Late 3 7 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class D E D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the lower 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the
lower 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs
in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ083-222000-
Anson-
Including the cities of Wadesboro and Polkton
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 50 70 40
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 50 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 88 (-5) 64 (-5) 73
RH % (24h trend) 54 (+11) 100 (+2) 76
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 5
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 8
Precip Amount 0.14 0.50 0.09
Precip Begin 12 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3940 370 2430
Transport Wnd (mph) E 10 NE 9 NE 16
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 39400 3330 38880
Burn Category 2 0 2
Inversion 75F/9am 8pm 67F/4am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 11 Poor 19 Gen Poor 25 Fair
Max ADI Late 37 Fair 9 Poor 33 Fair
Max LVORI Early 8 7 8
Max LVORI Late 2 9 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class C E D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with rain likely. Lows in the
upper 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs around 70.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs
around 80. North winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ084-222000-
Richmond-
Including the cities of Rockingham and Ellerbe
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 50 70 40
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 50 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 86 (-7) 64 (-5) 74
RH % (24h trend) 57 (+14) 100 (+3) 79
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 7
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 9 G19
Precip Amount 0.16 0.47 0.09
Precip Begin 12 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3870 350 2490
Transport Wnd (mph) E 12 NE 10 NE 17
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 46440 3500 42330
Burn Category 3 0 2
Inversion 75F/9am 8pm 68F/4am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 13 Gen Poor 19 Gen Poor 26 Fair
Max ADI Late 29 Fair 9 Poor 36 Fair
Max LVORI Early 8 7 5
Max LVORI Late 3 8 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class D E D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with rain likely. Lows in the
upper 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the
upper 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs
in the upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ085-222000-
Scotland-
Including the cities of Laurinburg, Camp Mackall, and Wagram
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 50 60 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 50 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 86 (-7) 66 (-3) 75
RH % (24h trend) 59 (+17) 100 (+3) 78
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var NE 5 NE 9 G17
Wind 20ft/late(mph) E 6 NE 6 NE 12 G22
Precip Amount 0.12 0.37 0.07
Precip Begin 12 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3740 410 2710
Transport Wnd (mph) E 13 NE 10 NE 20
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 48620 4100 54200
Burn Category 3 0 3
Inversion 75F/9am 8pm 69F/4am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 15 Gen Poor 20 Gen Poor 26 Fair
Max ADI Late 30 Fair 12 Poor 40 Fair
Max LVORI Early 8 7 5
Max LVORI Late 3 8 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class D E D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows
around 60. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs around 70.
North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs
in the upper 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. North winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ086-222000-
Hoke-
Including the city of Raeford
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 50 60 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 50 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 86 (-6) 66 (-3) 73
RH % (24h trend) 61 (+17) 100 (+3) 81
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var NE 5 NE 10 G18
Wind 20ft/late(mph) E 6 NE 7 NE 13 G23
Precip Amount 0.19 0.45 0.10
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3550 430 2450
Transport Wnd (mph) E 13 NE 10 NE 20
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 46150 4300 49000
Burn Category 3 0 3
Inversion 75F/9am 7pm 69F/4am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 15 Gen Poor 19 Gen Poor 27 Fair
Max ADI Late 28 Fair 13 Gen Poor 40 Fair
Max LVORI Early 8 8 5
Max LVORI Late 3 8 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class D E D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows
around 60. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs around 70.
North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs
in the upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ088-222000-
Cumberland-
Including the cities of Fayetteville, Spring Lake, and Hope Mills
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 60 60 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 86 (-6) 66 (-5) 75
RH % (24h trend) 62 (+16) 100 (+2) 79
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var NE 5 NE 9 G17
Wind 20ft/late(mph) E 5 NE 6 NE 12 G23
Precip Amount 0.17 0.40 0.12
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3340 340 2480
Transport Wnd (mph) E 13 NE 12 NE 20
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 43420 4080 49600
Burn Category 2 0 3
Inversion 75F/9am 7pm 70F/4am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 15 Gen Poor 17 Gen Poor 31 Fair
Max ADI Late 27 Fair 14 Gen Poor 40 Fair
Max LVORI Early 8 8 5
Max LVORI Late 3 8 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class D E D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs around 70.
North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs
in the upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ089-222000-
Sampson-
Including the cities of Clinton and Roseboro
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 60 50 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 0
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Rain
Temp (24h trend) 86 (-7) 67 (-3) 77
RH % (24h trend) 61 (+16) 100 (+1) 77
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 8 G17
Wind 20ft/late(mph) E 5 Lgt/Var NE 11 G22
Precip Amount 0.19 0.27 0.10
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3270 330 2670
Transport Wnd (mph) E 13 E 13 NE 21
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 42510 4290 56070
Burn Category 2 0 3
Inversion 76F/9am 7pm 70F/4am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 16 Gen Poor 17 Gen Poor 35 Fair
Max ADI Late 28 Fair 10 Poor 43 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 8 6 5
Max LVORI Late 3 8 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class D E D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the lower 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the
lower 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs
in the upper 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds
around 5 mph.
$$