Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Raleigh/Durham, NC
Issued by NWS Raleigh/Durham, NC
889
FNUS52 KRAH 211832
FWFRAH
Fire Weather Planning Forecast For Central North Carolina
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
.DISCUSSION...
A cold front will stall over southern North Carolina into this
evening, before finally moving offshore late Saturday. A cooler
and slightly drier airmass will build into the region late in the
weekend and early next week.
NCZ021-212000-
Forsyth-
Including the city of Winston-Salem
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 70 80 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 60 20
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 79 (-13) 67 (-3) 86
RH % (24h trend) 71 (+18) 100 (+10) 58
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.43 0.81 0.05
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3690 650 4220
Transport Wnd (mph) E 9 E 5 SW 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 33210 3250 25320
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 72F/9am 8pm 70F/4am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 21 Fair 15 Gen Poor 6 Very Poor
Max ADI Late 28 Fair 2 Very Poor 23 Fair
Max LVORI Early 6 7 10
Max LVORI Late 3 10 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class C F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. North winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds around
5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ022-212000-
Guilford-
Including the cities of Greensboro and High Point
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 80 80 40
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 60 30
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 81 (-12) 67 (-3) 85
RH % (24h trend) 68 (+18) 100 (+13) 61
Wind 20ft/early(mph) NE 5 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.61 1.38 0.13
Precip Begin 7 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3630 440 3930
Transport Wnd (mph) E 8 SE 5 W 5
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 29040 2200 19650
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 73F/8am 8pm 71F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 21 Fair 16 Gen Poor 5 Very Poor
Max ADI Late 27 Fair 2 Very Poor 20 Gen Poor
Max LVORI Early 6 6 10
Max LVORI Late 3 10 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class C F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. North winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ023-212000-
Alamance-
Including the cities of Burlington, Graham, and Mebane
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 70 80 40
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 60 30
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 83 (-10) 66 (-3) 84
RH % (24h trend) 65 (+13) 100 (+4) 64
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.56 1.52 0.15
Precip Begin 7 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3560 450 3650
Transport Wnd (mph) E 8 E 5 W 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 28480 2250 21900
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 74F/8am 8pm 71F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 20 Gen Poor 14 Gen Poor 6 Very Poor
Max ADI Late 31 Fair 2 Very Poor 20 Gen Poor
Max LVORI Early 7 6 9
Max LVORI Late 4 9 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class C F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ024-212000-
Orange-
Including the cities of Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 60 80 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 60 30
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 82 (-11) 65 (-5) 84
RH % (24h trend) 65 (+13) 100 (+7) 65
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.48 1.15 0.09
Precip Begin 7 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3490 440 3430
Transport Wnd (mph) E 8 E 5 SW 5
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 27920 2200 17150
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 74F/8am 8pm 71F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 21 Fair 12 Poor 5 Very Poor
Max ADI Late 31 Fair 2 Very Poor 19 Gen Poor
Max LVORI Early 7 6 10
Max LVORI Late 3 9 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class C F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ007-212000-
Person-
Including the city of Roxboro
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 60 80 40
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 50 30
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 80 (-13) 65 (-3) 84
RH % (24h trend) 66 (+20) 100 (+11) 63
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.30 1.47 0.09
Precip Begin 10 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3930 430 3490
Transport Wnd (mph) E 8 SE 7 SW 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 31440 3010 20940
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 71F/8am 8pm 70F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 21 Fair 19 Gen Poor 7 Poor
Max ADI Late 34 Fair 2 Very Poor 19 Gen Poor
Max LVORI Early 9 7 10
Max LVORI Late 3 10 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class C F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 60. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ025-212000-
Durham-
Including the cities of Durham and Rougemont
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 60 80 60
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 60 30
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 83 (-10) 66 (-6) 85
RH % (24h trend) 67 (+13) 100 (+9) 64
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.45 1.07 0.13
Precip Begin 10 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3590 440 3360
Transport Wnd (mph) E 8 SE 3 SW 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 28720 1320 20160
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 74F/8am 8pm 71F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 22 Fair 13 Gen Poor 6 Very Poor
Max ADI Late 31 Fair 2 Very Poor 17 Gen Poor
Max LVORI Early 6 8 10
Max LVORI Late 3 10 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class C F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ008-212000-
Granville-
Including the cities of Oxford and Creedmoor
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 50 80 60
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 50 30
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 81 (-11) 66 (-3) 84
RH % (24h trend) 64 (+14) 100 (+8) 65
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.36 0.92 0.18
Precip Begin 10 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3660 420 3170
Transport Wnd (mph) E 8 SE 5 SW 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 29280 2100 19020
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 72F/8am 8pm 73F/10am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 21 Fair 17 Gen Poor 6 Very Poor
Max ADI Late 33 Fair 3 Very Poor 20 Gen Poor
Max LVORI Early 8 6 10
Max LVORI Late 3 10 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class C F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Light and
variable wind.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ009-212000-
Vance-
Including the cities of Henderson and Kittrell
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 50 80 60
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 50 40
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 81 (-12) 67 (-3) 84
RH % (24h trend) 64 (+12) 100 (+5) 66
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.32 0.61 0.17
Precip Begin 1 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3830 430 3050
Transport Wnd (mph) E 7 SE 6 SW 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 26810 2580 18300
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 71F/8am 8pm 71F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 21 Fair 21 Fair 8 Poor
Max ADI Late 33 Fair 3 Very Poor 22 Fair
Max LVORI Early 8 7 10
Max LVORI Late 3 10 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class C F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Light and variable wind.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. Light and variable wind.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ010-212000-
Warren-
Including the cities of Warrenton and Norlina
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 40 80 60
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 50 40
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 82 (-12) 67 (-3) 85
RH % (24h trend) 65 (+12) 100 (+3) 65
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.38 0.93 0.13
Precip Begin 7 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4330 430 2930
Transport Wnd (mph) E 7 E 6 SW 7
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 30310 2580 20510
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 72F/8am 8pm 72F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 20 Gen Poor 26 Fair 8 Poor
Max ADI Late 35 Fair 3 Very Poor 23 Fair
Max LVORI Early 7 7 10
Max LVORI Late 3 10 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Light and variable wind.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper
80s. Light and variable wind.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ011-212000-
Halifax-
Including the cities of Roanoke Rapids, Enfield,
and Scotland Neck
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 30 90 70
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 50 40
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 82 (-11) 66 (-5) 84
RH % (24h trend) 72 (+15) 100 (+1) 67
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.43 0.88 0.25
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4020 430 2620
Transport Wnd (mph) E 7 E 5 SW 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 28140 2150 20960
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 72F/8am 7pm 74F/10am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 19 Gen Poor 25 Fair 8 Poor
Max ADI Late 30 Fair 3 Very Poor 25 Fair
Max LVORI Early 8 9 10
Max LVORI Late 4 9 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class C F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ026-212000-
Franklin-
Including the cities of Louisburg and Franklinton
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 40 80 70
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 50 40
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 82 (-11) 67 (-4) 84
RH % (24h trend) 69 (+11) 100 (+4) 67
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.41 0.91 0.17
Precip Begin 1 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3800 430 2730
Transport Wnd (mph) E 7 SE 7 SW 7
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 26600 3010 19110
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 73F/8am 7pm 72F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 20 Gen Poor 22 Fair 7 Poor
Max ADI Late 34 Fair 3 Very Poor 20 Gen Poor
Max LVORI Early 7 9 10
Max LVORI Late 4 10 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class C F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ027-212000-
Nash-
Including the cities of Nashville, Spring Hope, and Rocky Mount
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 40 90 70
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 50 40
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 84 (-11) 67 (-5) 85
RH % (24h trend) 68 (+10) 100 (+3) 67
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.44 0.80 0.23
Precip Begin 7 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3580 420 2600
Transport Wnd (mph) E 8 E 5 SW 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 28640 2100 20800
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 75F/9am 7pm 73F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 19 Gen Poor 24 Fair 7 Poor
Max ADI Late 33 Fair 3 Very Poor 23 Fair
Max LVORI Early 7 9 10
Max LVORI Late 4 10 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class C F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Light and
variable wind.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ028-212000-
Edgecombe-
Including the cities of Tarboro and Princeville
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 50 90 70
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 60 40
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 84 (-11) 68 (-5) 85
RH % (24h trend) 72 (+16) 100 (+1) 68
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.42 0.80 0.24
Precip Begin 7 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3440 430 2410
Transport Wnd (mph) E 7 E 6 S 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 24080 2580 19280
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 75F/9am 7pm 76F/10am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 18 Gen Poor 24 Fair 8 Poor
Max ADI Late 26 Fair 3 Very Poor 23 Fair
Max LVORI Early 7 10 10
Max LVORI Late 3 9 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class C F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with showers likely and a chance
of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest
winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. South winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ038-212000-
Davidson-
Including the cities of Lexington and Thomasville
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 80 80 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 70 30
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 83 (-10) 67 (-3) 85
RH % (24h trend) 66 (+13) 100 (+4) 61
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.67 0.94 0.05
Precip Begin 8 AM Continuing 1 PM
Precip End Continuing 6 AM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3690 580 3990
Transport Wnd (mph) E 9 E 6 W 5
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 33210 3480 19950
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 75F/9am 8pm 69F/4am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 19 Gen Poor 14 Gen Poor 5 Very Poor
Max ADI Late 31 Fair 2 Very Poor 20 Gen Poor
Max LVORI Early 7 9 10
Max LVORI Late 3 10 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class C F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. North winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ039-212000-
Randolph-
Including the cities of Asheboro and Archdale
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 80 90 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 60 70 30
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 85 (-8) 67 (-2) 84
RH % (24h trend) 64 (+11) 100 (+4) 63
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.86 1.20 0.10
Precip Begin 8 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3550 470 3830
Transport Wnd (mph) E 9 S 5 W 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 31950 2350 22980
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 75F/9am 7pm 69F/4am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 19 Gen Poor 13 Gen Poor 4 Very Poor
Max ADI Late 27 Fair 2 Very Poor 20 Gen Poor
Max LVORI Early 7 6 10
Max LVORI Late 3 10 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class C F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ040-212000-
Chatham-
Including the cities of Siler City and Pittsboro
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 70 80 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 60 60 30
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 85 (-10) 67 (-4) 85
RH % (24h trend) 64 (+10) 100 (+4) 63
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.66 1.14 0.10
Precip Begin 9 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3760 440 3330
Transport Wnd (mph) E 8 E 5 SW 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 30080 2200 19980
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 75F/8am 7pm 72F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 20 Gen Poor 12 Poor 4 Very Poor
Max ADI Late 32 Fair 3 Very Poor 19 Gen Poor
Max LVORI Early 7 8 10
Max LVORI Late 3 10 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper
80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ041-212000-
Wake-
Including the cities of Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest,
and Knightdale
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 60 80 70
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 60 40
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 84 (-11) 68 (-5) 85
RH % (24h trend) 71 (+14) 100 (+5) 65
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.53 0.91 0.18
Precip Begin 10 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3540 440 3170
Transport Wnd (mph) E 8 S 5 S 7
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 28320 2200 22190
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 75F/8am 8pm 72F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 21 Fair 15 Gen Poor 6 Very Poor
Max ADI Late 33 Fair 3 Very Poor 19 Gen Poor
Max LVORI Early 6 9 10
Max LVORI Late 3 10 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class C F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper
80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
around 70. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ042-212000-
Johnston-
Including the cities of Smithfield, Selma, and Clayton
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 70 90 60
Chance of Thunder (%) 60 70 40
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 87 (-9) 68 (-5) 86
RH % (24h trend) 68 (+13) 100 (+2) 67
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.52 0.82 0.23
Precip Begin 1 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3630 420 2950
Transport Wnd (mph) E 7 SE 5 SW 7
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 25410 2100 20650
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 77F/9am 7pm 74F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 17 Gen Poor 20 Gen Poor 8 Poor
Max ADI Late 31 Fair 3 Very Poor 23 Fair
Max LVORI Early 8 8 9
Max LVORI Late 3 9 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
around 70. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ043-212000-
Wilson-
Including the city of Wilson
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 50 90 70
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 60 40
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 85 (-11) 68 (-5) 85
RH % (24h trend) 70 (+18) 100 (+2) 67
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.40 0.84 0.23
Precip Begin 7 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3600 420 2550
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 8 E 5 SW 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 28800 2100 20400
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 76F/9am 7pm 77F/10am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 17 Gen Poor 23 Fair 8 Poor
Max ADI Late 27 Fair 3 Very Poor 23 Fair
Max LVORI Early 7 9 10
Max LVORI Late 3 9 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class C F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with showers likely and a chance
of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. South winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ073-212000-
Stanly-
Including the city of Albemarle
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 80 90 40
Chance of Thunder (%) 70 70 30
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 90 (-6) 67 (-4) 87
RH % (24h trend) 56 (+10) 100 (+2) 59
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.91 1.15 0.06
Precip Begin 8 AM Continuing 12 PM
Precip End Continuing 6 AM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4170 580 3780
Transport Wnd (mph) E 7 SE 7 W 5
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 29190 4060 18900
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 76F/9am 7pm 70F/4am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 15 Gen Poor 12 Poor 4 Very Poor
Max ADI Late 32 Fair 2 Very Poor 18 Gen Poor
Max LVORI Early 6 6 10
Max LVORI Late 3 10 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Light and
variable wind.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Light and
variable wind.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper
80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs
around 90. South winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ074-212000-
Montgomery-
Including the city of Troy
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 80 90 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 70 70 30
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 91 (-6) 68 (-3) 88
RH % (24h trend) 53 (+7) 100 (+3) 60
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 1.19 1.32 0.12
Precip Begin 9 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4370 430 3870
Transport Wnd (mph) E 7 S 5 W 5
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 30590 2150 19350
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 77F/9am 7pm 72F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 16 Gen Poor 13 Gen Poor 4 Very Poor
Max ADI Late 32 Fair 2 Very Poor 20 Gen Poor
Max LVORI Early 7 7 10
Max LVORI Late 3 10 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper
80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 90. South winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ075-212000-
Moore-
Including the cities of Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen,
and Carthage
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 80 90 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 70 70 30
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 91 (-5) 68 (-4) 86
RH % (24h trend) 56 (+9) 100 (+4) 63
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.99 1.17 0.13
Precip Begin 9 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4190 460 3790
Transport Wnd (mph) E 7 S 5 W 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 29330 2300 22740
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 79F/9am 7pm 72F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 15 Gen Poor 14 Gen Poor 5 Very Poor
Max ADI Late 28 Fair 3 Very Poor 22 Fair
Max LVORI Early 7 8 10
Max LVORI Late 3 10 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ076-212000-
Lee-
Including the city of Sanford
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 80 90 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 70 70 30
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 88 (-8) 68 (-4) 86
RH % (24h trend) 61 (+11) 100 (0) 64
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.98 1.33 0.14
Precip Begin 10 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3800 460 3280
Transport Wnd (mph) E 8 S 5 SW 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 30400 2300 19680
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 78F/9am 7pm 73F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 17 Gen Poor 10 Poor 6 Very Poor
Max ADI Late 33 Fair 3 Very Poor 20 Gen Poor
Max LVORI Early 8 9 10
Max LVORI Late 3 10 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper
80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ077-212000-
Harnett-
Including the cities of Lillington, Angier, Buies Creek, Erwin,
and Dunn
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 80 90 60
Chance of Thunder (%) 70 80 40
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 89 (-7) 69 (-5) 86
RH % (24h trend) 60 (+7) 100 (+3) 64
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.65 1.06 0.16
Precip Begin 10 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3870 490 3200
Transport Wnd (mph) E 7 S 6 SW 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 27090 2940 19200
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 79F/9am 7pm 71F/4am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 16 Gen Poor 16 Gen Poor 7 Poor
Max ADI Late 31 Fair 3 Very Poor 21 Fair
Max LVORI Early 7 9 10
Max LVORI Late 3 10 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
upper 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
around 70. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ078-212000-
Wayne-
Including the city of Goldsboro
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 70 90 70
Chance of Thunder (%) 70 70 50
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 88 (-8) 69 (-5) 86
RH % (24h trend) 67 (+16) 100 (+1) 67
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.50 0.79 0.28
Precip Begin 1 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4080 430 2760
Transport Wnd (mph) E 6 SE 5 S 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 24480 2150 22080
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 81F/9am 8pm 74F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 12 Poor 24 Fair 9 Poor
Max ADI Late 24 Fair 3 Very Poor 26 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 8 9
Max LVORI Late 3 9 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. North winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
around 70. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ083-212000-
Anson-
Including the cities of Wadesboro and Polkton
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 80 90 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 80 80 40
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 93 (-3) 68 (-5) 88
RH % (24h trend) 52 (+5) 100 (+8) 60
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 1.16 1.28 0.13
Precip Begin 9 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4720 510 3770
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 6 S 5 W 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 28320 2550 22620
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 78F/9am 7pm 72F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 11 Poor 8 Poor 3 Very Poor
Max ADI Late 30 Fair 3 Very Poor 20 Gen Poor
Max LVORI Early 7 6 9
Max LVORI Late 3 10 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Light and
variable wind.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 90.
Light and variable wind.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
around 70. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ084-212000-
Richmond-
Including the cities of Rockingham and Ellerbe
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 80 80 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 70 70 40
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 92 (-5) 69 (-4) 87
RH % (24h trend) 52 (+6) 100 (+6) 61
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 1.11 1.36 0.14
Precip Begin 9 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4710 460 3890
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 6 S 5 W 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 28260 2300 23340
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 80F/9am 7pm 73F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 12 Poor 14 Gen Poor 5 Very Poor
Max ADI Late 30 Fair 3 Very Poor 23 Fair
Max LVORI Early 7 9 9
Max LVORI Late 3 10 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. North winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. North winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. North winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. East winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
around 70. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ085-212000-
Scotland-
Including the cities of Laurinburg, Camp Mackall, and Wagram
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 80 90 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 80 80 40
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 92 (-5) 70 (-4) 87
RH % (24h trend) 55 (+6) 100 (+2) 65
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 1.08 1.69 0.20
Precip Begin 10 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4610 480 3730
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 7 S 5 W 7
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 32270 2400 26110
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 80F/9am 7pm 73F/9am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 10 Poor 16 Gen Poor 7 Poor
Max ADI Late 30 Fair 3 Very Poor 22 Fair
Max LVORI Early 8 7 10
Max LVORI Late 3 9 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. North winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. North winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
upper 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
around 70. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ086-212000-
Hoke-
Including the city of Raeford
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 80 90 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 80 80 40
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 92 (-4) 70 (-4) 86
RH % (24h trend) 56 (+8) 100 (+3) 65
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.79 1.25 0.21
Precip Begin 10 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4340 450 3560
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 7 SW 5 W 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 30380 2250 21360
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 80F/9am 7pm 73F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 12 Poor 12 Poor 8 Poor
Max ADI Late 30 Fair 3 Very Poor 22 Fair
Max LVORI Early 7 7 10
Max LVORI Late 3 10 4
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
around 70. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ088-212000-
Cumberland-
Including the cities of Fayetteville, Spring Lake, and Hope Mills
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 80 90 70
Chance of Thunder (%) 80 80 50
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 92 (-5) 70 (-5) 87
RH % (24h trend) 58 (+12) 100 (+4) 65
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.81 1.37 0.24
Precip Begin 12 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4230 420 3290
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 6 SW 5 SW 7
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 25380 2100 23030
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 81F/9am 7pm 74F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 10 Poor 9 Poor 9 Poor
Max ADI Late 31 Fair 3 Very Poor 24 Fair
Max LVORI Early 8 8 10
Max LVORI Late 3 10 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. West winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 90.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ089-212000-
Sampson-
Including the cities of Clinton and Roseboro
231 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 80 90 60
Chance of Thunder (%) 80 80 50
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 92 (-4) 70 (-5) 88
RH % (24h trend) 65 (+16) 100 (+1) 65
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.95 1.39 0.33
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4390 420 3010
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 6 S 5 SW 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 26340 2100 27090
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 80F/9am 6pm 75F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 7 Poor 11 Poor 9 Poor
Max ADI Late 28 Fair 3 Very Poor 28 Fair
Max LVORI Early 8 8 10
Max LVORI Late 3 9 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. West winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
$$