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FNUS52 KRAH 171714
FWFRAH
Fire Weather Planning Forecast For North Carolina
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
.DISCUSSION...
An upper level disturbance will move across the area this
afternoon and tonight. An upper level trough will slowly move
east across the mid-Atlantic and Carolinas over the weekend
before moving off the coast on Monday. A surface low pressure
system will move east across southern NC on Saturday. High
pressure will build into the area for the first part of the work
week.
NCZ021-172000-
Forsyth-
Including the city of Winston-Salem
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 60 60 60
Temp (24h trend) 79 (-2) 62 (+4) 77
RH % (24h trend) 61 (+6) 100 (+5) 68
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.11 0.33 0.36
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4190 400 2760
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 10 SW 8 S 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 41900 3200 33120
Burn Category 3 0 1
Inversion 66F/9am 7pm 66F/8am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 8 Poor 20 Gen Poor 14 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 36 Fair 4 Very Poor 34 Fair
Max LVORI Early 8 4 9
Max LVORI Late 3 8 3
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 3 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B F C
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ022-172000-
Guilford-
Including the cities of Greensboro and High Point
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 40 50 60
Temp (24h trend) 79 (-1) 62 (+3) 77
RH % (24h trend) 60 (+1) 100 (+4) 70
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.09 0.33 0.31
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4300 420 2650
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 9 S 9 S 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 38700 3780 31800
Burn Category 2 0 1
Inversion 66F/9am 8pm 68F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 8 Poor 20 Gen Poor 14 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 35 Fair 5 Very Poor 33 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 4 9
Max LVORI Late 3 7 3
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 3 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B F C
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ023-172000-
Alamance-
Including the cities of Burlington, Graham, and Mebane
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 30 60 60
Temp (24h trend) 80 (0) 62 (+3) 78
RH % (24h trend) 59 (-1) 100 (+2) 69
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.07 0.30 0.38
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4510 440 2740
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 9 SW 9 S 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 40590 3960 35620
Burn Category 2 0 2
Inversion 67F/9am 8pm 68F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 10 Poor 22 Fair 17 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 40 Fair 5 Very Poor 36 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 5 9
Max LVORI Late 3 9 3
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 3 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F B
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ024-172000-
Orange-
Including the cities of Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 30 60 60
Temp (24h trend) 81 (+1) 62 (+3) 77
RH % (24h trend) 59 (-2) 100 (+3) 70
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.10 0.35 0.46
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4630 390 2500
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 9 S 8 E 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 41670 3120 32500
Burn Category 2 0 1
Inversion 67F/9am 8pm 70F/10am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 13 Gen Poor 21 Fair 15 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 38 Fair 5 Very Poor 32 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 5 9
Max LVORI Late 3 9 3
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 3 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F C
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ007-172000-
Person-
Including the city of Roxboro
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 60 60
Temp (24h trend) 78 (-1) 61 (+2) 75
RH % (24h trend) 64 (+6) 100 (0) 70
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.07 0.38 0.49
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4310 390 2290
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 9 S 8 SE 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 38790 3120 29770
Burn Category 2 0 1
Inversion 65F/9am 8pm 69F/10am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 17 Gen Poor 23 Fair 12 Poor
Max ADI Late 35 Fair 4 Very Poor 32 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 5 9
Max LVORI Late 3 9 4
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 3 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B F C
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ025-172000-
Durham-
Including the cities of Durham and Rougemont
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 60 60
Temp (24h trend) 82 (+1) 62 (+1) 78
RH % (24h trend) 57 (-2) 100 (+3) 69
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.10 0.36 0.50
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4590 470 2700
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 8 S 8 S 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 36720 3760 35100
Burn Category 2 0 2
Inversion 68F/9am 8pm 69F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 16 Gen Poor 21 Fair 17 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 37 Fair 5 Very Poor 33 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 4 9
Max LVORI Late 3 7 3
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 3 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F C
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ008-172000-
Granville-
Including the cities of Oxford and Creedmoor
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 70 60
Temp (24h trend) 78 (-1) 61 (0) 75
RH % (24h trend) 62 (+2) 100 (+2) 74
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.05 0.46 0.54
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4390 410 2190
Transport Wnd (mph) S 8 SE 10 SE 14
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 35120 4100 30660
Burn Category 2 0 1
Inversion 66F/9am 8pm 67F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 20 Gen Poor 20 Gen Poor 17 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 36 Fair 6 Very Poor 33 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 5 9
Max LVORI Late 3 8 4
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 3 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B F C
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ009-172000-
Vance-
Including the cities of Henderson and Kittrell
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 70 60
Temp (24h trend) 78 (-2) 62 (+1) 74
RH % (24h trend) 62 (+3) 100 (+3) 74
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.03 0.41 0.57
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4280 400 2110
Transport Wnd (mph) S 8 SE 9 SE 14
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 34240 3600 29540
Burn Category 2 0 1
Inversion 66F/9am 8pm 64F/8am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 20 Gen Poor 21 Fair 18 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 35 Fair 7 Poor 32 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 5 8
Max LVORI Late 3 8 4
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 3 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B F C
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ010-172000-
Warren-
Including the cities of Warrenton and Norlina
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 70 60
Temp (24h trend) 79 (-2) 61 (+1) 75
RH % (24h trend) 62 (+5) 100 (+1) 72
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.02 0.37 0.63
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4230 410 2100
Transport Wnd (mph) S 7 SE 10 SE 14
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 29610 4100 29400
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 66F/9am 8pm 64F/8am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 18 Gen Poor 22 Fair 16 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 31 Fair 9 Poor 33 Fair
Max LVORI Early 8 5 8
Max LVORI Late 3 7 3
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 3 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B E C
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ011-172000-
Halifax-
Including the cities of Roanoke Rapids, Enfield,
and Scotland Neck
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 60 60
Temp (24h trend) 78 (-2) 60 (+3) 75
RH % (24h trend) 63 (+5) 100 (0) 72
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var E 5
Precip Amount 0.01 0.23 0.59
Precip Begin 3 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4130 440 2120
Transport Wnd (mph) E 6 SE 12 SE 15
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 24780 5280 31800
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 66F/9am 8pm 66F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 17 Gen Poor 28 Fair 16 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 29 Fair 10 Poor 34 Fair
Max LVORI Early 8 5 8
Max LVORI Late 3 6 3
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 2 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B E C
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ026-172000-
Franklin-
Including the cities of Louisburg and Franklinton
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 30 70 70
Temp (24h trend) 79 (-1) 62 (-1) 76
RH % (24h trend) 63 (+1) 100 (+2) 73
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.03 0.40 0.56
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4060 400 2350
Transport Wnd (mph) S 7 SE 9 SE 14
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 28420 3600 32900
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 67F/9am 8pm 68F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 19 Gen Poor 21 Fair 18 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 31 Fair 7 Poor 35 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 4 8
Max LVORI Late 3 7 3
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 3 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A E C
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ027-172000-
Nash-
Including the cities of Nashville, Spring Hope, and Rocky Mount
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 70 60
Temp (24h trend) 80 (-1) 61 (-2) 77
RH % (24h trend) 60 (0) 100 (+1) 72
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.04 0.29 0.57
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4320 480 2300
Transport Wnd (mph) S 6 E 12 SE 16
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 25920 5760 36800
Burn Category 1 0 2
Inversion 68F/9am 8pm 68F/9am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 19 Gen Poor 26 Fair 19 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 30 Fair 9 Poor 36 Fair
Max LVORI Early 8 4 7
Max LVORI Late 3 6 3
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 3 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A E C
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ028-172000-
Edgecombe-
Including the cities of Tarboro and Princeville
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 60 60
Temp (24h trend) 80 (0) 62 (+2) 77
RH % (24h trend) 58 (+1) 100 (+1) 72
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var E 5
Precip Amount 0.03 0.20 0.56
Precip Begin 3 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4270 470 2180
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 6 E 13 S 16
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 25620 6110 34880
Burn Category 1 0 2
Inversion 68F/9am 8pm 66F/8am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 17 Gen Poor 30 Fair 20 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 22 Fair 10 Poor 39 Fair
Max LVORI Early 7 4 7
Max LVORI Late 3 5 3
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 2 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A E C
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ038-172000-
Davidson-
Including the cities of Lexington and Thomasville
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 50 60 60
Temp (24h trend) 78 (-3) 62 (+4) 78
RH % (24h trend) 63 (+7) 100 (+2) 67
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var W 5
Precip Amount 0.09 0.32 0.31
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4470 390 2930
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 10 S 9 SW 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 44700 3510 38090
Burn Category 3 0 2
Inversion 66F/9am 7pm 69F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 6 Very Poor 17 Gen Poor 15 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 37 Fair 4 Very Poor 36 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 4 9
Max LVORI Late 3 8 3
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 3 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B F C
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ039-172000-
Randolph-
Including the cities of Asheboro and Archdale
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 30 60 60
Temp (24h trend) 80 (0) 62 (+3) 78
RH % (24h trend) 59 (+2) 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 0.08 0.33 0.32
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4760 410 2910
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 10 S 8 SW 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 47600 3280 34920
Burn Category 3 0 1
Inversion 66F/9am 7pm 68F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 7 Poor 20 Gen Poor 17 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 38 Fair 4 Very Poor 37 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 5 9
Max LVORI Late 3 9 3
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 3 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B F C
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ040-172000-
Chatham-
Including the cities of Siler City and Pittsboro
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 60 60
Temp (24h trend) 81 (0) 63 (+4) 79
RH % (24h trend) 57 (-2) 100 (+1) 68
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.08 0.32 0.43
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4590 410 3090
Transport Wnd (mph) W 9 S 8 SW 14
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 41310 3280 43260
Burn Category 2 0 2
Inversion 67F/9am 8pm 69F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 9 Poor 22 Fair 19 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 39 Fair 4 Very Poor 39 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 5 9
Max LVORI Late 3 9 3
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 3 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F B
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ041-172000-
Wake-
Including the cities of Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest,
and Knightdale
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 60 60
Temp (24h trend) 82 (+1) 64 (+1) 79
RH % (24h trend) 56 (-3) 100 (+5) 69
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.05 0.30 0.49
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4430 510 2530
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 8 S 10 SW 14
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 35440 5100 35420
Burn Category 2 0 2
Inversion 69F/9am 8pm 70F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 16 Gen Poor 21 Fair 21 Fair
Max ADI Late 37 Fair 7 Poor 38 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 4 8
Max LVORI Late 3 6 3
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 3 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A E B
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ042-172000-
Johnston-
Including the cities of Smithfield, Selma, and Clayton
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 60 60
Temp (24h trend) 83 (+2) 65 (+2) 81
RH % (24h trend) 51 (-6) 100 (+1) 69
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.06 0.23 0.54
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4680 610 2330
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 8 S 12 SW 14
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 37440 7320 32620
Burn Category 2 0 1
Inversion 69F/9am 8pm 70F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 14 Gen Poor 21 Fair 22 Fair
Max ADI Late 36 Fair 8 Poor 39 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 4 8
Max LVORI Late 3 6 3
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 3 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A E C
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ043-172000-
Wilson-
Including the city of Wilson
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 60 60
Temp (24h trend) 82 (+2) 64 (0) 78
RH % (24h trend) 57 (0) 98 (0) 71
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.05 0.22 0.57
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4470 480 2290
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 7 SE 12 SW 17
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 31290 5760 38930
Burn Category 1 0 2
Inversion 68F/9am 8pm 70F/9am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 18 Gen Poor 24 Fair 19 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 26 Fair 9 Poor 39 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 4 6
Max LVORI Late 3 5 3
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 3 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A E C
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ073-172000-
Stanly-
Including the city of Albemarle
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 30 60 50
Temp (24h trend) 80 (-1) 63 (+4) 79
RH % (24h trend) 60 (+4) 100 (+2) 68
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var W 5
Precip Amount 0.06 0.38 0.41
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4390 400 3060
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 10 S 8 SW 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 43900 3200 36720
Burn Category 3 0 2
Inversion 68F/9am 7pm 67F/8am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 6 Very Poor 15 Gen Poor 19 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 38 Fair 5 Very Poor 39 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 4 9
Max LVORI Late 3 7 3
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 3 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F C
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ074-172000-
Montgomery-
Including the city of Troy
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 30 60 50
Temp (24h trend) 81 (+1) 63 (+3) 80
RH % (24h trend) 58 (+2) 100 (+1) 66
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var W 5
Precip Amount 0.05 0.34 0.39
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4840 390 3020
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 10 S 8 W 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 48400 3120 36240
Burn Category 3 0 2
Inversion 68F/9am 8pm 70F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 6 Very Poor 21 Fair 18 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 46 Gen Good 4 Very Poor 39 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 4 9
Max LVORI Late 3 8 3
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 3 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F C
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ075-172000-
Moore-
Including the cities of Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen,
and Carthage
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 30 60 60
Temp (24h trend) 82 (+1) 63 (+3) 81
RH % (24h trend) 55 (-2) 100 (+1) 66
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var SW 5
Precip Amount 0.03 0.24 0.41
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4910 400 3290
Transport Wnd (mph) W 10 SW 8 SW 16
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 49100 3200 52640
Burn Category 3 0 3
Inversion 68F/9am 8pm 67F/8am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 8 Poor 28 Fair 22 Fair
Max ADI Late 53 Gen Good 5 Very Poor 41 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 9 4 9
Max LVORI Late 2 6 3
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 3 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F C
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ076-172000-
Lee-
Including the city of Sanford
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 60 60
Temp (24h trend) 81 (0) 63 (+3) 80
RH % (24h trend) 57 (+1) 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 0.07 0.25 0.45
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4630 420 3050
Transport Wnd (mph) W 9 S 9 SW 15
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 41670 3780 45750
Burn Category 2 0 3
Inversion 68F/9am 8pm 67F/8am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 7 Poor 22 Fair 24 Fair
Max ADI Late 44 Gen Good 4 Very Poor 39 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 4 9
Max LVORI Late 2 7 3
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 3 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F C
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ077-172000-
Harnett-
Including the cities of Lillington, Angier, Buies Creek, Erwin,
and Dunn
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 60 60
Temp (24h trend) 83 (+1) 65 (+3) 81
RH % (24h trend) 53 (-2) 100 (+3) 65
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.04 0.21 0.49
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4730 470 2990
Transport Wnd (mph) W 10 SE 9 SW 14
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 47300 4230 41860
Burn Category 3 0 2
Inversion 70F/9am 8pm 71F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 9 Poor 23 Fair 24 Fair
Max ADI Late 49 Gen Good 6 Very Poor 39 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 4 8
Max LVORI Late 1 6 3
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 3 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F C
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ078-172000-
Wayne-
Including the city of Goldsboro
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 50 60
Temp (24h trend) 83 (+2) 65 (+2) 80
RH % (24h trend) 54 (-1) 100 (0) 70
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.04 0.17 0.59
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4560 520 2340
Transport Wnd (mph) W 7 SE 12 SW 15
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 31920 6240 35100
Burn Category 1 0 2
Inversion 69F/9am 8pm 70F/9am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 15 Gen Poor 22 Fair 19 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 33 Fair 9 Poor 39 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 4 8
Max LVORI Late 3 6 3
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 3 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A E C
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ083-172000-
Anson-
Including the cities of Wadesboro and Polkton
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 30 60 50
Temp (24h trend) 81 (0) 64 (+4) 81
RH % (24h trend) 57 (+2) 100 (+2) 66
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var W 5
Precip Amount 0.02 0.23 0.38
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4930 400 2850
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 10 S 8 W 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 49300 3200 37050
Burn Category 3 0 2
Inversion 69F/9am 8pm 71F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 8 Poor 18 Gen Poor 16 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 47 Gen Good 4 Very Poor 40 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 4 9
Max LVORI Late 1 7 3
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 3 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F C
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ084-172000-
Richmond-
Including the cities of Rockingham and Ellerbe
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 30 50 50
Temp (24h trend) 82 (+1) 64 (+4) 81
RH % (24h trend) 56 (-1) 100 (+1) 66
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var W 5
Precip Amount 0.02 0.21 0.40
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4880 360 2860
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 10 S 10 W 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 48800 3600 37180
Burn Category 3 0 2
Inversion 69F/9am 8pm 71F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 9 Poor 23 Fair 18 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 51 Gen Good 7 Poor 41 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 9 4 9
Max LVORI Late 1 6 3
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 3 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F C
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ085-172000-
Scotland-
Including the cities of Laurinburg, Camp Mackall, and Wagram
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 50 50
Temp (24h trend) 83 (+2) 65 (+4) 82
RH % (24h trend) 55 (-3) 100 (0) 67
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var W 6
Precip Amount 0.00 0.17 0.37
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4640 430 2920
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 10 SW 8 W 15
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 46400 3440 43800
Burn Category 3 0 3
Inversion 70F/9am 8pm 72F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 12 Poor 25 Fair 20 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 52 Gen Good 7 Poor 46 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 9 3 8
Max LVORI Late 1 6 3
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 3 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A E C
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ086-172000-
Hoke-
Including the city of Raeford
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 50 50
Temp (24h trend) 83 (+1) 66 (+5) 82
RH % (24h trend) 54 (-1) 100 (+3) 66
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var SW 6
Precip Amount 0.00 0.18 0.43
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4820 400 2910
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 10 S 8 W 15
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 48200 3200 43650
Burn Category 3 0 3
Inversion 70F/9am 8pm 72F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 12 Poor 26 Fair 23 Fair
Max ADI Late 52 Gen Good 7 Poor 43 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 8 3 7
Max LVORI Late 1 6 3
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 3 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A E C
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ088-172000-
Cumberland-
Including the cities of Fayetteville, Spring Lake, and Hope Mills
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 50 60
Temp (24h trend) 84 (+2) 67 (+4) 82
RH % (24h trend) 54 (0) 100 (+5) 66
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var SW 6
Precip Amount 0.00 0.15 0.48
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4820 460 2800
Transport Wnd (mph) W 10 S 13 SW 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 48200 5980 36400
Burn Category 3 0 2
Inversion 71F/9am 8pm 70F/8am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 11 Poor 22 Fair 25 Fair
Max ADI Late 52 Gen Good 8 Poor 38 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 3 7
Max LVORI Late 1 6 3
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 3 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A E C
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ089-172000-
Sampson-
Including the cities of Clinton and Roseboro
113 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 50 60
Temp (24h trend) 84 (+2) 66 (+3) 82
RH % (24h trend) 53 (-2) 100 (0) 67
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var SW 5
Precip Amount 0.01 0.11 0.60
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 4960 470 2750
Transport Wnd (mph) W 10 S 10 SW 14
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 49600 4700 38500
Burn Category 3 0 2
Inversion 70F/9am 8pm 72F/9am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 9 Poor 29 Fair 22 Fair
Max ADI Late 53 Gen Good 8 Poor 38 Fair
Max LVORI Early 9 3 8
Max LVORI Late 1 6 3
LAL 2 2 3
Haines Index 3 3 2
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A E C
Remarks...None.
$$
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs around 70. Northeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the
upper 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower
60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$