Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook) Issued by NWS Raleigh/Durham, NC
000
FNUS52 KRAH 261954
FWFRAH
Fire Weather Planning Forecast For North Carolina
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
.DISCUSSION...
High pressure will extend southward across the region through
this evening. As a front approaches from the west and southwest,
an area of low pressure will lift northeast through the Southeast
states and eastern Carolinas Wednesday through Thursday morning,
with the low and cold front pushing to our east late Thursday and
Thursday night. High pressure and dry weather will return Friday
and Saturday.
NCZ021-270800-
Forsyth-
Including the city of Winston-Salem
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Cloudy Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Showers Showers Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 90 90 40 30
Temp (24h trend) 49 (+7) 60 (+3) 46 62
RH % (24h trend) 99 (+22) 69 (+19) 90 31
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 5 N 10 G18
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var NE 5 N 7 N 10 G18
Precip Amount 0.23 0.20 0.07 0.10
Precip Begin 6 PM Continuing Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing 2 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 200 1420 400 5860
Transport Wnd (mph) E 6 NE 10 N 12 N 21
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 1200 14200 4800 123060
Burn Category 0 1 0 5
Inversion 7pm 60F/2pm 6pm 50F/9am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 11 Poor 6 Very Poor 13 Gen Poor 26 Fair
Max ADI Late 4 Very Poor 14 Gen Poor 9 Poor 65 Good
Max LVORI Early 3 7 4 4
Max LVORI Late 6 4 5 1
LAL 1 1 1 1
Haines Index 3 2 2 4
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class E D D D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ022-270800-
Guilford-
Including the cities of Greensboro and High Point
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Cloudy Mcldy
Precip Type Showers Tstms Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 80 80 50 40
Temp (24h trend) 49 (+8) 58 (-1) 47 60
RH % (24h trend) 100 (+17) 75 (+32) 97 36
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 5 N 11 G20
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 5 NE 5 N 7 N 11 G19
Precip Amount 0.17 0.30 0.16 0.16
Precip Begin 6 PM Continuing Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing 2 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 190 1030 460 5670
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 7 NE 10 NE 10 N 20
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 1330 10300 4600 113400
Burn Category 0 0 0 5
Inversion 7pm Continuing 6pm 50F/9am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 16 Gen Poor 6 Very Poor 12 Poor 26 Fair
Max ADI Late 10 Poor 13 Gen Poor 12 Poor 61 Good
Max LVORI Early 3 8 4 5
Max LVORI Late 4 5 5 1
LAL 1 2 2 1
Haines Index 3 2 2 3
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class E D D D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ023-270800-
Alamance-
Including the cities of Burlington, Graham, and Mebane
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Cloudy Mcldy
Precip Type Showers Tstms Tstms Showers
Chance Precip (%) 70 80 60 40
Temp (24h trend) 49 (+10) 59 (-3) 46 60
RH % (24h trend) 100 (+14) 78 (+40) 100 46
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 5 N 11 G19
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 6 NE 5 N 7 N 10 G19
Precip Amount 0.10 0.44 0.43 0.27
Precip Begin 6 PM Continuing Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 190 830 470 5210
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 6 NE 12 NE 10 N 18
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 1140 9960 4700 93780
Burn Category 0 0 0 4
Inversion 7pm Continuing 6pm 51F/10am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 23 Fair 7 Poor 12 Poor 24 Fair
Max ADI Late 12 Poor 11 Poor 11 Poor 58 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 2 8 5 5
Max LVORI Late 4 6 7 3
LAL 1 3 3 1
Haines Index 3 2 2 2
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class E D D D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ024-270800-
Orange-
Including the cities of Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Cloudy Mcldy
Precip Type Showers Tstms Tstms Showers
Chance Precip (%) 50 80 70 50
Temp (24h trend) 49 (+13) 60 (-2) 47 59
RH % (24h trend) 100 (+13) 79 (+43) 100 54
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 5 N 11 G19
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 6 NE 5 N 7 N 11 G19
Precip Amount 0.06 0.55 0.54 0.34
Precip Begin 7 PM Continuing Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 190 760 470 4050
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 6 NE 8 NE 9 N 18
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 1140 6080 4230 72900
Burn Category 0 0 0 4
Inversion 7pm Continuing 6pm 51F/10am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 22 Fair 9 Poor 12 Poor 23 Fair
Max ADI Late 12 Poor 10 Poor 10 Poor 54 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 2 8 5 5
Max LVORI Late 4 6 7 3
LAL 1 3 3 1
Haines Index 3 2 2 2
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class D D D D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ007-270800-
Person-
Including the city of Roxboro
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Cloudy Mcldy
Precip Type Showers Tstms Tstms Showers
Chance Precip (%) 50 80 70 60
Temp (24h trend) 47 (+15) 57 (-4) 45 58
RH % (24h trend) 100 (+5) 76 (+38) 100 49
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 10 G18
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 5 NE 5 N 6 N 9 G17
Precip Amount 0.07 0.51 0.47 0.31
Precip Begin 7 PM Continuing Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 190 830 450 4350
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 6 NE 7 NE 9 N 17
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 1140 5810 4050 73950
Burn Category 0 0 0 4
Inversion 7pm Continuing 6pm 49F/10am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 19 Gen Poor 7 Poor 10 Poor 21 Fair
Max ADI Late 8 Poor 9 Poor 10 Poor 47 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 2 8 5 6
Max LVORI Late 4 5 7 3
LAL 1 3 3 1
Haines Index 2 2 2 2
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class E D D D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ025-270800-
Durham-
Including the cities of Durham and Rougemont
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy
Precip Type Showers Tstms Tstms Showers
Chance Precip (%) 40 80 80 60
Temp (24h trend) 49 (+12) 60 (-4) 48 59
RH % (24h trend) 100 (+10) 80 (+44) 100 57
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 11 G19
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 5 NE 5 N 6 N 11 G19
Precip Amount 0.04 0.61 0.72 0.46
Precip Begin 3 AM Continuing Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 190 700 470 3120
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 6 NE 10 N 9 N 17
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 1140 7000 4230 53040
Burn Category 0 0 0 3
Inversion 7pm Continuing 6pm 51F/10am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 21 Fair 10 Poor 11 Poor 21 Fair
Max ADI Late 8 Poor 9 Poor 10 Poor 52 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 2 8 5 5
Max LVORI Late 4 6 8 3
LAL 1 3 3 1
Haines Index 2 2 2 2
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class E D D D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ008-270800-
Granville-
Including the cities of Oxford and Creedmoor
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy
Precip Type Showers Tstms Tstms Showers
Chance Precip (%) 40 80 80 60
Temp (24h trend) 47 (+14) 58 (-4) 45 57
RH % (24h trend) 100 (+3) 80 (+43) 100 58
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 10 G18
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 5 NE 5 N 6 N 10 G18
Precip Amount 0.03 0.60 0.75 0.47
Precip Begin 3 AM Continuing Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 200 740 430 2890
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 6 NE 7 NE 9 N 17
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 1200 5180 3870 49130
Burn Category 0 0 0 3
Inversion 7pm Continuing 6pm 50F/10am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 18 Gen Poor 9 Poor 10 Poor 21 Fair
Max ADI Late 8 Poor 9 Poor 9 Poor 46 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 3 8 6 7
Max LVORI Late 4 6 8 3
LAL 1 3 3 1
Haines Index 2 2 2 2
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class E D D D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ009-270800-
Vance-
Including the cities of Henderson and Kittrell
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy
Precip Type Showers Tstms Tstms Showers
Chance Precip (%) 30 90 80 70
Temp (24h trend) 46 (+14) 57 (-5) 46 56
RH % (24h trend) 99 (0) 80 (+42) 100 60
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 10 G19
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 5 NE 5 N 5 N 10 G18
Precip Amount 0.02 0.59 0.89 0.56
Precip Begin 4 AM Continuing Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 200 740 430 2440
Transport Wnd (mph) E 7 NE 7 NE 8 N 17
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 1400 5180 3440 41480
Burn Category 0 0 0 2
Inversion 7pm Continuing 6pm 50F/10am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 18 Gen Poor 9 Poor 10 Poor 20 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 8 Poor 9 Poor 9 Poor 44 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 3 7 7 7
Max LVORI Late 4 6 8 4
LAL 1 3 3 1
Haines Index 2 2 2 2
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class E D D D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ010-270800-
Warren-
Including the cities of Warrenton and Norlina
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms Showers
Chance Precip (%) 0 90 80 70
Temp (24h trend) 45 (+12) 59 (-3) 46 57
RH % (24h trend) 97 (-1) 81 (+41) 100 62
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 11 G19
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 6 N 10 G19
Precip Amount 0.00 0.57 1.09 0.69
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 220 840 430 2330
Transport Wnd (mph) E 8 E 7 NE 9 N 17
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 1760 5880 3870 39610
Burn Category 0 0 0 2
Inversion 7pm Continuing 6pm 50F/10am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 20 Gen Poor 10 Poor 10 Poor 18 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 8 Poor 9 Poor 10 Poor 43 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 3 6 7 7
Max LVORI Late 5 6 8 4
LAL 1 3 3 1
Haines Index 2 2 2 2
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class E D D D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ011-270800-
Halifax-
Including the cities of Roanoke Rapids, Enfield,
and Scotland Neck
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms Showers
Chance Precip (%) 0 90 90 80
Temp (24h trend) 44 (+11) 61 (0) 46 55
RH % (24h trend) 95 (-3) 80 (+30) 100 66
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 5 N 11 G22
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var NE 5 NE 6 N 12 G21
Precip Amount 0.00 0.45 1.44 0.99
Precip Begin 7 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 260 1010 440 2040
Transport Wnd (mph) E 8 E 8 NE 9 N 17
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 2080 8080 3960 34680
Burn Category 0 0 0 2
Inversion 7pm Continuing 6pm 52F/11am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 21 Fair 10 Poor 11 Poor 20 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 8 Poor 10 Poor 11 Poor 40 Fair
Max LVORI Early 4 6 7 5
Max LVORI Late 6 5 8 4
LAL 1 3 3 2
Haines Index 3 2 2 2
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class E D D D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ026-270800-
Franklin-
Including the cities of Louisburg and Franklinton
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms Showers
Chance Precip (%) 0 90 90 70
Temp (24h trend) 46 (+13) 61 (-2) 47 57
RH % (24h trend) 98 (+1) 82 (+43) 100 63
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var SE 5 NE 5 N 11 G21
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 5 NE 6 N 6 N 12 G21
Precip Amount 0.00 0.62 1.19 0.72
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 190 660 440 2400
Transport Wnd (mph) E 7 E 7 NE 10 N 18
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 1330 4620 4400 43200
Burn Category 0 0 0 2
Inversion 7pm Continuing 6pm 51F/10am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 19 Gen Poor 11 Poor 11 Poor 20 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 12 Poor 9 Poor 10 Poor 47 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 3 6 6 6
Max LVORI Late 5 6 7 4
LAL 1 3 3 1
Haines Index 2 2 2 2
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class E D D D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ027-270800-
Nash-
Including the cities of Nashville, Spring Hope, and Rocky Mount
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms Showers
Chance Precip (%) 0 90 90 80
Temp (24h trend) 46 (+11) 64 (+1) 48 57
RH % (24h trend) 93 (0) 78 (+38) 99 62
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var SE 5 NE 6 N 13 G23
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 5 E 6 N 6 N 13 G23
Precip Amount 0.00 0.53 1.43 0.96
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 210 900 420 2090
Transport Wnd (mph) E 8 E 9 NE 9 N 18
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 1680 8100 3780 37620
Burn Category 0 0 0 2
Inversion 7pm Continuing 6pm 52F/10am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 20 Gen Poor 11 Poor 11 Poor 22 Fair
Max ADI Late 12 Poor 11 Poor 11 Poor 46 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 3 5 6 5
Max LVORI Late 5 4 6 3
LAL 1 3 3 2
Haines Index 2 2 2 2
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class E D D D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ028-270800-
Edgecombe-
Including the cities of Tarboro and Princeville
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 90 90 80
Temp (24h trend) 46 (+12) 66 (+4) 48 57
RH % (24h trend) 93 (-2) 74 (+28) 100 63
Wind 20ft/early(mph) E 5 SE 5 NE 5 N 13 G23
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var E 5 NE 6 N 13 G23
Precip Amount 0.00 0.41 1.63 1.13
Precip Begin 7 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 290 1200 440 1880
Transport Wnd (mph) E 9 SE 9 E 9 N 18
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 2610 10800 3960 33840
Burn Category 0 0 0 1
Inversion 7pm 59F/12pm 4pm 53F/11am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 22 Fair 10 Poor 10 Poor 23 Fair
Max ADI Late 8 Poor 14 Gen Poor 10 Poor 40 Fair
Max LVORI Early 3 5 5 5
Max LVORI Late 5 4 7 4
LAL 1 3 3 2
Haines Index 3 2 2 2
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class E D D D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ038-270800-
Davidson-
Including the cities of Lexington and Thomasville
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Showers Tstms Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 80 90 40 30
Temp (24h trend) 50 (+7) 60 (-1) 46 62
RH % (24h trend) 100 (+28) 71 (+29) 94 34
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 5 N 11 G18
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 5 NE 5 N 8 N 10 G18
Precip Amount 0.22 0.27 0.10 0.15
Precip Begin 6 PM Continuing Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing 2 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 200 1210 450 5700
Transport Wnd (mph) E 7 NE 12 NE 12 N 22
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 1400 14520 5400 125400
Burn Category 0 0 0 5
Inversion 7pm 60F/4pm 6pm 50F/9am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 17 Gen Poor 6 Very Poor 14 Gen Poor 26 Fair
Max ADI Late 6 Very Poor 14 Gen Poor 12 Poor 65 Good
Max LVORI Early 3 8 4 5
Max LVORI Late 5 4 5 1
LAL 1 2 2 1
Haines Index 2 2 2 4
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class E D E D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ039-270800-
Randolph-
Including the cities of Asheboro and Archdale
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Cloudy Mcldy
Precip Type Showers Tstms Tstms Showers
Chance Precip (%) 70 80 50 30
Temp (24h trend) 51 (+10) 62 (0) 46 60
RH % (24h trend) 100 (+18) 72 (+32) 100 38
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 11 G19
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 5 N 5 N 7 N 10 G18
Precip Amount 0.15 0.42 0.29 0.21
Precip Begin 6 PM Continuing Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 190 910 500 5560
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 8 NE 12 NE 10 N 20
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 1520 10920 5000 111200
Burn Category 0 0 0 4
Inversion 7pm Continuing 6pm 50F/9am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 22 Fair 7 Poor 13 Gen Poor 27 Fair
Max ADI Late 11 Poor 12 Poor 13 Gen Poor 62 Good
Max LVORI Early 3 8 5 5
Max LVORI Late 4 5 6 2
LAL 1 3 3 1
Haines Index 3 2 2 2
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class E D D D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ040-270800-
Chatham-
Including the cities of Siler City and Pittsboro
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Cloudy Mcldy
Precip Type Showers Tstms Tstms Showers
Chance Precip (%) 50 80 70 50
Temp (24h trend) 50 (+11) 63 (0) 47 59
RH % (24h trend) 100 (+15) 79 (+41) 100 50
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 5 N 10 G19
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 5 NE 5 N 6 N 11 G19
Precip Amount 0.06 0.56 0.63 0.38
Precip Begin 1 AM Continuing Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 190 700 490 4470
Transport Wnd (mph) E 7 N 10 N 12 N 18
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 1330 7000 5880 80460
Burn Category 0 0 0 4
Inversion 7pm Continuing 6pm 51F/9am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 23 Fair 9 Poor 12 Poor 23 Fair
Max ADI Late 9 Poor 9 Poor 11 Poor 58 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 3 8 5 5
Max LVORI Late 4 6 7 3
LAL 1 3 3 1
Haines Index 3 2 2 2
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class E D D D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ041-270800-
Wake-
Including the cities of Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest,
and Knightdale
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy
Precip Type Showers Tstms Tstms Showers
Chance Precip (%) 30 90 90 70
Temp (24h trend) 49 (+12) 64 (0) 49 59
RH % (24h trend) 100 (+12) 80 (+44) 100 61
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var SE 6 NE 6 N 11 G21
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 6 NE 6 N 7 N 12 G21
Precip Amount 0.02 0.64 1.05 0.62
Precip Begin 3 AM Continuing Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 190 640 480 2910
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 6 SE 12 NE 10 N 20
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 1140 7680 4800 58200
Burn Category 0 0 0 3
Inversion 7pm Continuing 6pm 52F/10am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 21 Fair 12 Poor 11 Poor 22 Fair
Max ADI Late 12 Poor 10 Poor 11 Poor 55 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 2 6 6 5
Max LVORI Late 4 6 7 4
LAL 1 3 3 1
Haines Index 2 2 2 2
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class D D D D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ042-270800-
Johnston-
Including the cities of Smithfield, Selma, and Clayton
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 90 90 70
Temp (24h trend) 49 (+14) 69 (+4) 50 59
RH % (24h trend) 97 (+6) 77 (+39) 100 63
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var SE 7 G17 NE 7 N 12 G23
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 5 E 6 G18 N 7 N 13 G23
Precip Amount 0.00 0.54 1.47 0.85
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 190 870 400 2540
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 7 SE 12 NE 9 N 23
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 1330 10440 3600 58420
Burn Category 0 0 0 3
Inversion 7pm Continuing 6pm 54F/10am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 20 Gen Poor 13 Gen Poor 9 Poor 25 Fair
Max ADI Late 13 Gen Poor 14 Gen Poor 10 Poor 53 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 3 5 6 5
Max LVORI Late 5 4 7 3
LAL 1 3 3 2
Haines Index 2 2 2 2
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class E D D D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ043-270800-
Wilson-
Including the city of Wilson
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 90 90 80
Temp (24h trend) 47 (+12) 67 (+3) 49 58
RH % (24h trend) 95 (-1) 75 (+35) 100 62
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var SE 6 NE 6 N 13 G23
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 5 SE 6 NE 7 N 13 G23
Precip Amount 0.00 0.44 1.60 1.08
Precip Begin 7 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 220 1140 420 2050
Transport Wnd (mph) E 8 SE 10 E 9 N 21
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 1760 11400 3780 43050
Burn Category 0 0 0 2
Inversion 7pm Continuing 6pm 53F/10am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 20 Gen Poor 11 Poor 10 Poor 24 Fair
Max ADI Late 12 Poor 15 Gen Poor 10 Poor 46 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 3 5 5 5
Max LVORI Late 5 4 7 3
LAL 1 3 3 2
Haines Index 3 2 2 2
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class E D D D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ073-270800-
Stanly-
Including the city of Albemarle
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Cloudy Mcldy
Precip Type Showers Tstms Tstms Showers
Chance Precip (%) 80 80 50 30
Temp (24h trend) 53 (+11) 65 (+1) 47 62
RH % (24h trend) 100 (+28) 67 (+27) 97 37
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 5 Lgt/Var NE 5 N 11 G22
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 6 N 6 N 7 N 11 G20
Precip Amount 0.18 0.39 0.18 0.22
Precip Begin 6 PM Continuing Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing 2 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 230 1030 480 5610
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 8 N 12 N 12 N 22
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 1840 12360 5760 123420
Burn Category 0 0 0 5
Inversion 7pm Continuing 6pm 51F/9am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 28 Fair 6 Very Poor 12 Poor 26 Fair
Max ADI Late 13 Gen Poor 12 Poor 12 Poor 66 Good
Max LVORI Early 3 9 4 5
Max LVORI Late 4 5 6 1
LAL 1 3 2 1
Haines Index 2 2 2 3
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class D D E D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ074-270800-
Montgomery-
Including the city of Troy
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Cloudy Mcldy
Precip Type Showers Tstms Tstms Showers
Chance Precip (%) 70 80 60 30
Temp (24h trend) 52 (+11) 66 (+1) 46 62
RH % (24h trend) 100 (+23) 65 (+27) 100 37
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 5 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 10 G19
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 5 N 5 N 6 N 10 G18
Precip Amount 0.12 0.51 0.40 0.24
Precip Begin 7 PM Continuing Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing 2 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 240 870 490 5600
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 7 N 12 N 10 N 21
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 1680 10440 4900 117600
Burn Category 0 0 0 5
Inversion 7pm Continuing 6pm 51F/9am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 27 Fair 8 Poor 13 Gen Poor 27 Fair
Max ADI Late 10 Poor 9 Poor 12 Poor 65 Good
Max LVORI Early 3 8 5 5
Max LVORI Late 4 5 6 2
LAL 1 3 3 1
Haines Index 2 2 2 2
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class E D D D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ075-270800-
Moore-
Including the cities of Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen,
and Carthage
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Cloudy Mcldy
Precip Type Showers Tstms Tstms Showers
Chance Precip (%) 50 80 80 40
Temp (24h trend) 52 (+12) 68 (+3) 46 62
RH % (24h trend) 100 (+17) 70 (+31) 100 45
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var SE 5 N 5 N 10 G21
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 6 N 5 N 7 N 11 G21
Precip Amount 0.06 0.54 0.68 0.32
Precip Begin 1 AM Continuing Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 220 690 500 5070
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 8 N 10 N 13 N 21
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 1760 6900 6500 106470
Burn Category 0 0 0 4
Inversion 7pm Continuing 6pm 51F/9am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 31 Fair 10 Poor 12 Poor 25 Fair
Max ADI Late 13 Gen Poor 9 Poor 13 Gen Poor 63 Good
Max LVORI Early 3 8 5 5
Max LVORI Late 4 5 6 3
LAL 1 3 3 1
Haines Index 3 2 2 2
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class D D D D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ076-270800-
Lee-
Including the city of Sanford
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Cloudy Mcldy
Precip Type Showers Tstms Tstms Showers
Chance Precip (%) 40 90 80 50
Temp (24h trend) 50 (+12) 66 (+2) 48 60
RH % (24h trend) 100 (+15) 75 (+37) 100 51
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var SE 5 N 5 N 11 G20
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 5 NE 6 N 6 N 11 G20
Precip Amount 0.03 0.56 0.80 0.44
Precip Begin 2 AM Continuing Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 190 620 500 3690
Transport Wnd (mph) E 7 NE 9 N 13 N 20
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 1330 5580 6500 73800
Burn Category 0 0 0 4
Inversion 7pm Continuing 6pm 52F/9am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 25 Fair 11 Poor 11 Poor 22 Fair
Max ADI Late 12 Poor 9 Poor 12 Poor 58 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 3 7 6 5
Max LVORI Late 4 5 7 3
LAL 1 3 3 1
Haines Index 3 2 2 2
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class E D D D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ077-270800-
Harnett-
Including the cities of Lillington, Angier, Buies Creek, Erwin,
and Dunn
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Cloudy Mcldy
Precip Type Showers Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 30 90 90 60
Temp (24h trend) 51 (+12) 69 (+4) 49 61
RH % (24h trend) 98 (+14) 74 (+37) 100 55
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var SE 7 G17 N 6 N 11 G23
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 6 NE 6 N 7 N 13 G23
Precip Amount 0.02 0.62 1.17 0.58
Precip Begin 3 AM Continuing Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 190 810 470 3020
Transport Wnd (mph) E 7 SE 10 N 13 N 22
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 1330 8100 6110 66440
Burn Category 0 0 0 4
Inversion 7pm Continuing 6pm 53F/9am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 23 Fair 13 Gen Poor 9 Poor 24 Fair
Max ADI Late 12 Poor 13 Gen Poor 13 Gen Poor 56 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 3 5 5 5
Max LVORI Late 4 5 6 3
LAL 1 3 3 2
Haines Index 3 2 2 2
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class D D D D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ078-270800-
Wayne-
Including the city of Goldsboro
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 90 90 80
Temp (24h trend) 48 (+12) 70 (+6) 50 59
RH % (24h trend) 96 (0) 75 (+34) 100 64
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var SE 7 NE 6 N 13 G22
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 5 SE 8 G18 NE 7 N 14 G24
Precip Amount 0.00 0.41 1.69 1.08
Precip Begin 7 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 240 1290 390 2190
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 8 SE 14 E 9 N 23
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 1920 18060 3510 50370
Burn Category 0 1 0 3
Inversion 7pm 64F/12pm 4pm 55F/10am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 20 Gen Poor 13 Gen Poor 11 Poor 25 Fair
Max ADI Late 10 Poor 18 Gen Poor 8 Poor 47 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 3 5 6 5
Max LVORI Late 5 4 8 4
LAL 1 3 3 2
Haines Index 3 3 2 2
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class E D D D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ083-270800-
Anson-
Including the cities of Wadesboro and Polkton
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Cloudy Mcldy
Precip Type Showers Tstms Tstms Showers
Chance Precip (%) 70 80 70 30
Temp (24h trend) 54 (+10) 70 (+4) 48 63
RH % (24h trend) 100 (+28) 62 (+23) 98 38
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 6 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var N 10 G20
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 6 NW 5 N 6 N 11 G20
Precip Amount 0.11 0.46 0.40 0.23
Precip Begin 9 PM Continuing Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing 2 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 260 900 490 5510
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 9 N 10 N 10 N 21
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 2340 9000 4900 115710
Burn Category 0 0 0 4
Inversion 7pm Continuing 6pm 52F/9am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 29 Fair 9 Poor 11 Poor 28 Fair
Max ADI Late 13 Gen Poor 6 Very Poor 12 Poor 65 Good
Max LVORI Early 3 8 4 5
Max LVORI Late 4 5 5 2
LAL 1 3 3 1
Haines Index 2 2 2 2
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class D D D D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ084-270800-
Richmond-
Including the cities of Rockingham and Ellerbe
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Cloudy Mcldy
Precip Type Showers Tstms Tstms Showers
Chance Precip (%) 50 80 80 30
Temp (24h trend) 54 (+12) 69 (+2) 49 62
RH % (24h trend) 100 (+26) 66 (+29) 100 42
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 6 SE 6 N 5 N 11 G21
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 6 NW 5 N 7 N 11 G21
Precip Amount 0.08 0.50 0.65 0.28
Precip Begin 12 AM Continuing Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 300 700 510 5390
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 12 N 8 N 12 N 21
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 3600 5600 6120 113190
Burn Category 0 0 0 4
Inversion 7pm Continuing 6pm 52F/9am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 37 Fair 11 Poor 10 Poor 28 Fair
Max ADI Late 13 Gen Poor 9 Poor 13 Gen Poor 65 Good
Max LVORI Early 3 7 5 5
Max LVORI Late 4 5 5 3
LAL 1 3 3 1
Haines Index 2 2 2 2
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class D D D D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ085-270800-
Scotland-
Including the cities of Laurinburg, Camp Mackall, and Wagram
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Cloudy Mcldy
Precip Type Showers Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 40 90 90 30
Temp (24h trend) 55 (+13) 71 (+4) 50 62
RH % (24h trend) 100 (+27) 71 (+33) 100 50
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 6 SE 7 G17 N 6 N 12 G23
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 7 W 6 G17 N 8 G17 N 14 G24
Precip Amount 0.06 0.51 1.04 0.38
Precip Begin 1 AM Continuing Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 270 830 470 4450
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 9 S 12 NE 9 N 22
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 2430 9960 4230 97900
Burn Category 0 0 0 4
Inversion 7pm Continuing 6pm 54F/9am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 35 Fair 13 Gen Poor 9 Poor 29 Fair
Max ADI Late 13 Gen Poor 14 Gen Poor 13 Gen Poor 64 Good
Max LVORI Early 3 5 5 5
Max LVORI Late 4 4 5 3
LAL 1 3 3 2
Haines Index 2 2 2 2
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class D D D D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ086-270800-
Hoke-
Including the city of Raeford
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Cloudy Mcldy
Precip Type Showers Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 30 90 90 40
Temp (24h trend) 53 (+12) 70 (+3) 50 62
RH % (24h trend) 98 (+21) 72 (+37) 97 50
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 5 SE 8 G18 N 7 N 12 G23
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 7 W 6 G18 N 8 G17 N 15 G25
Precip Amount 0.04 0.56 1.17 0.45
Precip Begin 2 AM Continuing Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 220 960 490 3800
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 8 S 12 NE 10 N 22
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 1760 11520 4900 83600
Burn Category 0 0 0 4
Inversion 7pm Continuing 6pm 54F/9am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 32 Fair 13 Gen Poor 9 Poor 27 Fair
Max ADI Late 13 Gen Poor 14 Gen Poor 13 Gen Poor 60 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 3 5 5 5
Max LVORI Late 4 4 6 3
LAL 1 3 3 2
Haines Index 3 2 2 2
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class D D D D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ088-270800-
Cumberland-
Including the cities of Fayetteville, Spring Lake, and Hope Mills
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 90 90 60
Temp (24h trend) 52 (+11) 71 (+4) 51 62
RH % (24h trend) 96 (+13) 72 (+36) 99 53
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var SE 8 G18 N 6 N 12 G23
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 6 S 7 G19 N 7 N 15 G24
Precip Amount 0.00 0.55 1.40 0.65
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 200 1300 370 2900
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 7 S 15 NE 8 N 22
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 1400 19500 2960 63800
Burn Category 0 1 0 4
Inversion 7pm 69F/2pm 4pm 55F/9am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 25 Fair 13 Gen Poor 7 Poor 27 Fair
Max ADI Late 13 Gen Poor 16 Gen Poor 11 Poor 54 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 3 5 6 5
Max LVORI Late 4 4 6 3
LAL 1 3 3 2
Haines Index 3 2 2 2
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class D D D D
Remarks...None.
$$
NCZ089-270800-
Sampson-
Including the cities of Clinton and Roseboro
353 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 90 90 70
Temp (24h trend) 51 (+11) 71 (+5) 51 62
RH % (24h trend) 96 (+4) 75 (+35) 100 61
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var SE 7 G18 NE 6 N 12 G23
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 5 S 8 G18 N 7 N 14 G24
Precip Amount 0.00 0.43 1.60 0.91
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-AGL) 210 1480 370 2550
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 8 S 16 E 6 N 23
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 1680 23680 2220 58650
Burn Category 0 1 0 3
Inversion 7pm 69F/1pm 4pm 55F/10am
Dispersion Poor Poor
Max ADI Early 21 Fair 13 Gen Poor 12 Poor 26 Fair
Max ADI Late 11 Poor 20 Gen Poor 6 Very Poor 50 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 3 6 6 5
Max LVORI Late 5 4 9 4
LAL 1 3 3 2
Haines Index 3 3 2 2
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
Stability Class E D D D
Remarks...None.
$$
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the upper
60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper
70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
50s. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
$$