Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Raleigh/Durham, NC
Issued by NWS Raleigh/Durham, NC
785
FNUS52 KRAH 200814
FWFRAH
Fire Weather Planning Forecast For Central North Carolina
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
.DISCUSSION...
Surface high pressure centered over Maine will extend into the
region through this morning but will retreat north this
afternoon.Hurricane Erin will advance north over the next few
days moving just off and parallel to the Carolina coastline late
today and tomorrow.
NCZ021-202000-
Forsyth-
Including the city of Winston-Salem
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 30
Precip Type None None Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 86 (+3) 69 (+1) 85
RH % (24h trend) 56 (-15) 97 (-2) 59
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 5
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 5
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.03
Precip Begin 2 PM
Precip End Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4630 420 5170
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 7 N 7 N 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 32410 2940 51700
Burn Category 1 0 3
Inversion 71F/9am 8pm 75F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 8 Poor 25 Fair 32 Fair
Max ADI Late 29 Fair 4 Very Poor 66 Good
Max LVORI Early 8 4 6
Max LVORI Late 3 6 1
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 80.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the
upper 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ022-202000-
Guilford-
Including the cities of Greensboro and High Point
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 20
Precip Type None None Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 86 (+5) 69 (+2) 85
RH % (24h trend) 58 (-18) 99 (-1) 61
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 6
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 6
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin 2 PM
Precip End Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4250 410 4520
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 7 N 6 N 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 29750 2460 58760
Burn Category 1 0 4
Inversion 71F/9am 7pm 74F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 9 Poor 24 Fair 36 Fair
Max ADI Late 29 Fair 4 Very Poor 65 Good
Max LVORI Early 9 4 6
Max LVORI Late 3 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 80.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs around 80. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 60. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ023-202000-
Alamance-
Including the cities of Burlington, Graham, and Mebane
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 20
Precip Type None None Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 86 (+5) 69 (+2) 85
RH % (24h trend) 60 (-20) 100 (0) 63
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 7
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin 2 PM
Precip End 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3950 420 4260
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 6 NE 6 N 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 23700 2520 55380
Burn Category 1 0 3
Inversion 70F/9am 7pm 74F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 10 Poor 20 Gen Poor 36 Fair
Max ADI Late 28 Fair 5 Very Poor 66 Good
Max LVORI Early 9 5 7
Max LVORI Late 3 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B E C
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 80.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 60. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ024-202000-
Orange-
Including the cities of Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 20
Precip Type None None Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 86 (+5) 69 (+2) 84
RH % (24h trend) 60 (-21) 100 (0) 64
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 7
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin 2 PM
Precip End 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3880 420 4210
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 6 N 8 N 15
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 23280 3360 63150
Burn Category 1 0 4
Inversion 71F/9am 7pm 71F/8am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 10 Poor 20 Gen Poor 37 Fair
Max ADI Late 27 Fair 6 Very Poor 71 Good
Max LVORI Early 9 5 6
Max LVORI Late 3 7 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A E C
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the
upper 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ007-202000-
Person-
Including the city of Roxboro
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 20
Precip Type None None Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 85 (+4) 68 (+2) 84
RH % (24h trend) 60 (-17) 100 (0) 64
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 7
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin 2 PM
Precip End 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3930 420 4300
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 6 NE 7 N 16
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 23580 2940 68800
Burn Category 1 0 4
Inversion 70F/9am 7pm 71F/8am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 8 Poor 20 Gen Poor 40 Fair
Max ADI Late 25 Fair 6 Very Poor 77 Good
Max LVORI Early 9 6 7
Max LVORI Late 3 8 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B F C
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the
upper 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ025-202000-
Durham-
Including the cities of Durham and Rougemont
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 20
Precip Type None None Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 87 (+5) 70 (+2) 85
RH % (24h trend) 59 (-18) 98 (-1) 61
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 8
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin 2 PM
Precip End 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4000 450 4440
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 6 NE 7 N 14
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 24000 3150 62160
Burn Category 1 0 3
Inversion 71F/9am 7pm 73F/8am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 11 Poor 23 Fair 43 Gen Good
Max ADI Late 28 Fair 7 Poor 79 Good
Max LVORI Early 9 4 6
Max LVORI Late 3 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A E C
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs around 80.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ008-202000-
Granville-
Including the cities of Oxford and Creedmoor
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 20
Precip Type None None Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 86 (+5) 70 (+3) 84
RH % (24h trend) 61 (-17) 99 (-1) 64
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 8
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin 2 PM
Precip End 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3880 430 4200
Transport Wnd (mph) E 6 NE 8 N 18
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 23280 3440 75600
Burn Category 1 0 4
Inversion 71F/9am 7pm 72F/8am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 9 Poor 22 Fair 37 Fair
Max ADI Late 25 Fair 7 Poor 84 Good
Max LVORI Early 9 5 6
Max LVORI Late 3 7 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B E C
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 60. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ009-202000-
Vance-
Including the cities of Henderson and Kittrell
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
Precip Type None None Showers
Temp (24h trend) 86 (+6) 71 (+3) 84
RH % (24h trend) 63 (-17) 99 (-1) 66
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 8
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin 2 PM
Precip End 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3860 430 4120
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 5 E 8 N 18
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 19300 3440 74160
Burn Category 1 0 4
Inversion 71F/9am 7pm 73F/8am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 9 Poor 23 Fair 45 Gen Good
Max ADI Late 25 Fair 7 Poor 59 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 9 5 5
Max LVORI Late 3 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B E C
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the
upper 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ010-202000-
Warren-
Including the cities of Warrenton and Norlina
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
Precip Type None None Showers
Temp (24h trend) 87 (+6) 71 (+3) 84
RH % (24h trend) 61 (-19) 98 (-2) 67
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 8 G17
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 8 G17
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin 2 PM
Precip End 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3920 440 4140
Transport Wnd (mph) E 6 E 9 N 21
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 23520 3960 86940
Burn Category 1 0 4
Inversion 71F/9am 7pm 73F/8am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 8 Poor 24 Fair 49 Gen Good
Max ADI Late 26 Fair 8 Poor 54 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 9 5 5
Max LVORI Late 3 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B E D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs around 80.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ011-202000-
Halifax-
Including the cities of Roanoke Rapids, Enfield,
and Scotland Neck
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 20
Precip Type None None Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 86 (+5) 71 (+2) 83
RH % (24h trend) 62 (-19) 100 (0) 69
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var NE 5 N 9 G19
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 5 N 6 N 10 G19
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin 2 PM
Precip End 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4040 440 4290
Transport Wnd (mph) E 8 E 10 N 23
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 32320 4400 98670
Burn Category 2 0 4
Inversion 72F/9am 7pm 74F/8am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 11 Poor 26 Fair 45 Gen Good
Max ADI Late 36 Fair 13 Gen Poor 63 Good
Max LVORI Early 9 5 5
Max LVORI Late 3 7 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B E D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs around 80.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ026-202000-
Franklin-
Including the cities of Louisburg and Franklinton
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
Precip Type None None None
Temp (24h trend) 86 (+5) 71 (+3) 84
RH % (24h trend) 61 (-18) 97 (-3) 66
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 8 G17
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var N 5 N 9
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3850 440 4230
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 8 NE 8 N 17
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 30800 3520 71910
Burn Category 2 0 4
Inversion 72F/9am 7pm 73F/8am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 11 Poor 26 Fair 38 Fair
Max ADI Late 28 Fair 8 Poor 69 Good
Max LVORI Early 9 5 5
Max LVORI Late 3 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B E D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs around 80.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ027-202000-
Nash-
Including the cities of Nashville, Spring Hope, and Rocky Mount
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
Precip Type None None None
Temp (24h trend) 87 (+4) 72 (+2) 85
RH % (24h trend) 60 (-17) 97 (-2) 65
Wind 20ft/early(mph) NE 5 NE 5 N 9 G19
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 5 N 7 N 10 G18
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4010 450 4400
Transport Wnd (mph) E 8 NE 10 N 21
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 32080 4500 92400
Burn Category 2 0 4
Inversion 73F/9am 7pm 74F/8am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 14 Gen Poor 30 Fair 45 Gen Good
Max ADI Late 37 Fair 12 Poor 59 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 9 4 5
Max LVORI Late 3 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class C E D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ028-202000-
Edgecombe-
Including the cities of Tarboro and Princeville
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 20
Precip Type None None Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 87 (+4) 73 (+3) 84
RH % (24h trend) 61 (-14) 97 (-3) 67
Wind 20ft/early(mph) NE 5 NE 5 N 11 G20
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 6 N 7 G17 N 11 G19
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin 2 PM
Precip End 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4040 450 4380
Transport Wnd (mph) E 10 NE 12 N 24
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 40400 5400 105120
Burn Category 3 0 4
Inversion 74F/9am 7pm 75F/8am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 15 Gen Poor 31 Fair 48 Gen Good
Max ADI Late 44 Gen Good 14 Gen Poor 64 Good
Max LVORI Early 9 4 5
Max LVORI Late 3 5 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class C D D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ038-202000-
Davidson-
Including the cities of Lexington and Thomasville
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 20
Precip Type None None Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 86 (+3) 69 (+1) 86
RH % (24h trend) 57 (-16) 97 (-3) 59
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 5
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 5
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.01
Precip Begin 2 PM
Precip End Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4450 410 4760
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 7 N 8 N 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 31150 3280 47600
Burn Category 1 0 3
Inversion 71F/9am 7pm 75F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 10 Poor 24 Fair 31 Fair
Max ADI Late 31 Fair 4 Very Poor 61 Good
Max LVORI Early 9 4 7
Max LVORI Late 3 6 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 80.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 60. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ039-202000-
Randolph-
Including the cities of Asheboro and Archdale
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 20
Precip Type None None Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 86 (+4) 68 (0) 85
RH % (24h trend) 58 (-16) 100 (0) 60
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 6
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 6
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin 2 PM
Precip End Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4120 410 4410
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 6 N 6 N 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 24720 2460 52920
Burn Category 1 0 3
Inversion 71F/9am 7pm 71F/8am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 12 Poor 23 Fair 35 Fair
Max ADI Late 29 Fair 4 Very Poor 67 Good
Max LVORI Early 9 5 7
Max LVORI Late 3 6 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 80.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs around 80. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 60. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ040-202000-
Chatham-
Including the cities of Siler City and Pittsboro
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
Precip Type None None None
Temp (24h trend) 87 (+4) 69 (+1) 86
RH % (24h trend) 59 (-19) 98 (-2) 61
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 7
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3930 430 4510
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 6 N 7 N 14
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 23580 3010 63140
Burn Category 1 0 4
Inversion 69F/8am 7pm 73F/8am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 14 Gen Poor 22 Fair 40 Fair
Max ADI Late 27 Fair 4 Very Poor 71 Good
Max LVORI Early 9 5 6
Max LVORI Late 3 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the
upper 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ041-202000-
Wake-
Including the cities of Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest,
and Knightdale
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
Precip Type None None None
Temp (24h trend) 87 (+4) 71 (+2) 86
RH % (24h trend) 59 (-19) 97 (-2) 60
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 8 G17
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 5 N 5 N 8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4120 440 4600
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 8 NE 9 N 15
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 32960 3960 69000
Burn Category 2 0 4
Inversion 73F/9am 7pm 74F/8am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 14 Gen Poor 28 Fair 48 Gen Good
Max ADI Late 32 Fair 8 Poor 76 Good
Max LVORI Early 8 4 5
Max LVORI Late 3 5 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B E C
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ042-202000-
Johnston-
Including the cities of Smithfield, Selma, and Clayton
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
Precip Type None None None
Temp (24h trend) 87 (+4) 72 (+1) 86
RH % (24h trend) 61 (-17) 95 (-3) 64
Wind 20ft/early(mph) NE 5 Lgt/Var N 9 G18
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 6 N 6 N 9 G17
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3850 440 4370
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 10 N 14 N 16
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 38500 6160 69920
Burn Category 2 0 4
Inversion 72F/8am 7pm 74F/8am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 17 Gen Poor 32 Fair 54 Gen Good
Max ADI Late 43 Gen Good 12 Poor 59 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 7 4 5
Max LVORI Late 3 5 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class C E C
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
upper 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ043-202000-
Wilson-
Including the city of Wilson
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
Precip Type None None None
Temp (24h trend) 87 (+4) 73 (+2) 85
RH % (24h trend) 62 (-15) 96 (-3) 65
Wind 20ft/early(mph) NE 5 NE 5 N 10 G19
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 6 N 7 N 10 G18
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3910 450 4320
Transport Wnd (mph) E 10 N 15 N 22
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 39100 6750 95040
Burn Category 2 0 4
Inversion 72F/8am 8pm 75F/8am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 17 Gen Poor 32 Fair 46 Gen Good
Max ADI Late 45 Gen Good 13 Gen Poor 62 Good
Max LVORI Early 7 4 5
Max LVORI Late 3 5 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class C E D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
upper 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ073-202000-
Stanly-
Including the city of Albemarle
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 20
Precip Type None None Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 87 (+4) 69 (0) 87
RH % (24h trend) 57 (-13) 98 (-2) 59
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 5
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 5
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin 2 PM
Precip End Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4380 410 5070
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 7 N 8 N 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 30660 3280 50700
Burn Category 1 0 3
Inversion 72F/9am 7pm 75F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 13 Gen Poor 26 Fair 27 Fair
Max ADI Late 34 Fair 4 Very Poor 59 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 9 4 6
Max LVORI Late 3 6 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs around 80.
North winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ074-202000-
Montgomery-
Including the city of Troy
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
Precip Type None None None
Temp (24h trend) 87 (+4) 69 (0) 88
RH % (24h trend) 56 (-14) 98 (-2) 56
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 5
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 5
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4220 410 4920
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 7 N 7 N 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 29540 2870 49200
Burn Category 1 0 3
Inversion 72F/9am 7pm 72F/8am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 14 Gen Poor 26 Fair 33 Fair
Max ADI Late 33 Fair 4 Very Poor 61 Good
Max LVORI Early 9 4 6
Max LVORI Late 3 6 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs around 80.
North winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ075-202000-
Moore-
Including the cities of Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen,
and Carthage
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
Precip Type None None None
Temp (24h trend) 87 (+4) 70 (0) 87
RH % (24h trend) 58 (-14) 97 (-3) 57
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 6
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 5 Lgt/Var N 6
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4120 430 4950
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 7 N 8 N 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 28840 3440 49500
Burn Category 1 0 3
Inversion 70F/8am 7pm 73F/8am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 16 Gen Poor 26 Fair 37 Fair
Max ADI Late 35 Fair 4 Very Poor 70 Good
Max LVORI Early 9 5 6
Max LVORI Late 3 6 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ076-202000-
Lee-
Including the city of Sanford
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
Precip Type None None None
Temp (24h trend) 87 (+3) 70 (+1) 87
RH % (24h trend) 59 (-15) 97 (-2) 58
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 7
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3900 450 4720
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 7 N 7 N 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 27300 3150 56640
Burn Category 1 0 3
Inversion 71F/8am 7pm 73F/8am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 15 Gen Poor 25 Fair 45 Gen Good
Max ADI Late 32 Fair 5 Very Poor 74 Good
Max LVORI Early 9 5 6
Max LVORI Late 3 6 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ077-202000-
Harnett-
Including the cities of Lillington, Angier, Buies Creek, Erwin,
and Dunn
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
Precip Type None None None
Temp (24h trend) 88 (+4) 72 (+1) 87
RH % (24h trend) 59 (-15) 95 (-2) 57
Wind 20ft/early(mph) NE 5 Lgt/Var N 8
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 6 N 5 N 8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4010 450 4750
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 10 N 9 N 16
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 40100 4050 76000
Burn Category 2 0 4
Inversion 72F/8am 7pm 74F/8am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 17 Gen Poor 31 Fair 49 Gen Good
Max ADI Late 41 Gen Good 8 Poor 75 Good
Max LVORI Early 7 4 5
Max LVORI Late 3 5 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class C E C
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
upper 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. North winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ078-202000-
Wayne-
Including the city of Goldsboro
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
Precip Type None None None
Temp (24h trend) 86 (+3) 73 (+2) 85
RH % (24h trend) 63 (-15) 96 (-4) 65
Wind 20ft/early(mph) NE 6 NE 5 N 10 G19
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 7 N 7 N 10 G18
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3740 470 4170
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 12 N 17 N 21
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 44880 7990 87570
Burn Category 2 0 4
Inversion 72F/8am 7pm 75F/8am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 18 Gen Poor 33 Fair 57 Gen Good
Max ADI Late 40 Fair 14 Gen Poor 58 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 8 4 5
Max LVORI Late 3 5 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class C D D
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
upper 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. North winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ083-202000-
Anson-
Including the cities of Wadesboro and Polkton
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
Precip Type None None None
Temp (24h trend) 88 (+4) 70 (0) 88
RH % (24h trend) 55 (-12) 95 (-4) 54
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 5
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 5 Lgt/Var N 5
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4510 420 5210
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 8 N 7 N 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 36080 2940 52100
Burn Category 2 0 3
Inversion 73F/9am 7pm 76F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 16 Gen Poor 30 Fair 29 Fair
Max ADI Late 39 Fair 4 Very Poor 60 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 9 3 6
Max LVORI Late 3 6 1
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows around 70.
Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
upper 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ084-202000-
Richmond-
Including the cities of Rockingham and Ellerbe
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
Precip Type None None None
Temp (24h trend) 88 (+4) 70 (0) 88
RH % (24h trend) 57 (-8) 96 (-4) 54
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 5
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 5 Lgt/Var N 6
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4310 440 5330
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 8 N 7 N 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 34480 3080 47970
Burn Category 2 0 3
Inversion 71F/8am 7pm 73F/8am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 19 Gen Poor 28 Fair 35 Fair
Max ADI Late 40 Fair 4 Very Poor 63 Good
Max LVORI Early 9 4 6
Max LVORI Late 3 6 1
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B E B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
upper 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. North winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ085-202000-
Scotland-
Including the cities of Laurinburg, Camp Mackall, and Wagram
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
Precip Type None None None
Temp (24h trend) 88 (+4) 72 (+1) 89
RH % (24h trend) 57 (-8) 93 (-5) 54
Wind 20ft/early(mph) NE 6 Lgt/Var N 7
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 7 N 5 N 7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4270 460 5200
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 10 N 8 N 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 42700 3680 46800
Burn Category 3 0 3
Inversion 72F/8am 7pm 74F/8am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 22 Fair 32 Fair 35 Fair
Max ADI Late 48 Gen Good 5 Very Poor 63 Good
Max LVORI Early 8 3 6
Max LVORI Late 2 6 1
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class C F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
upper 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. North winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ086-202000-
Hoke-
Including the city of Raeford
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
Precip Type None None None
Temp (24h trend) 88 (+4) 72 (+1) 89
RH % (24h trend) 57 (-9) 93 (-4) 54
Wind 20ft/early(mph) NE 6 NE 5 N 8
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 7 N 5 N 8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4190 450 4800
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 10 N 8 N 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 41900 3600 62400
Burn Category 3 0 4
Inversion 73F/8am 7pm 74F/8am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 20 Gen Poor 35 Fair 42 Gen Good
Max ADI Late 49 Gen Good 8 Poor 66 Good
Max LVORI Early 6 3 5
Max LVORI Late 3 5 1
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class C E C
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Highs in the mid 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ088-202000-
Cumberland-
Including the cities of Fayetteville, Spring Lake, and Hope Mills
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
Precip Type None None None
Temp (24h trend) 88 (+3) 72 (0) 89
RH % (24h trend) 57 (-11) 92 (-3) 54
Wind 20ft/early(mph) NE 5 NE 5 N 8
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 7 N 5 N 8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4110 470 4780
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 13 N 10 N 15
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 53430 4700 71700
Burn Category 3 0 4
Inversion 73F/8am 7pm 75F/8am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 19 Gen Poor 36 Fair 49 Gen Good
Max ADI Late 49 Gen Good 9 Poor 72 Good
Max LVORI Early 6 4 5
Max LVORI Late 3 5 1
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class C E C
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
upper 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. North winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ089-202000-
Sampson-
Including the cities of Clinton and Roseboro
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
Precip Type None None None
Temp (24h trend) 87 (+3) 73 (+1) 87
RH % (24h trend) 61 (-14) 95 (-4) 60
Wind 20ft/early(mph) NE 6 NE 5 N 9 G17
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 7 N 6 N 8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3780 510 4300
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 13 NE 13 N 15
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 49140 6630 64500
Burn Category 3 0 4
Inversion 73F/8am 7pm 75F/8am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 20 Gen Poor 34 Fair 56 Gen Good
Max ADI Late 48 Gen Good 13 Gen Poor 70 Good
Max LVORI Early 7 4 5
Max LVORI Late 3 5 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class C E C
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 80s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. North winds around 5 mph.
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