Ian Battering the Florida Peninsula with Catastrophic Storm Surge, Winds, and Flooding

Ian made landfall on mainland Florida as a category 4 major hurricane near 4:30 PM ET south of Punta Gorda near Pirate Harbor. Catastrophic storm surge inundation along with destructive waves is ongoing along the southwest Florida coastline. Hurricane-force winds are expected to spread inland to central Florida near the core of Ian through early Thursday. Heavy rainfall will continue flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Sampson County Airport (KCTZ)

Lat: 34.98°NLon: 78.36°WElev: 141ft.

Fair

70°F

21°C

Humidity	36%
Wind Speed	N 8 mph
Barometer	30.14 in
Dewpoint	41°F (5°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	28 Sep 5:55 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Salemburg NC

Tonight

Mostly Cloudy
Low: 55 °F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy
and Breezy
High: 73 °F
Thursday
Night

Chance Rain
and Breezy
Low: 59 °F
Friday

Rain Likely
and Breezy
then Rain and
Windy
High: 71 °F
Friday
Night

Rain and
Windy
Low: 63 °F
Saturday

Rain Likely
and Breezy
High: 78 °F
Saturday
Night

Chance
Showers
Low: 63 °F
Sunday

Chance
Showers
High: 75 °F
Sunday
Night

Chance
Showers
Low: 60 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Breezy, with a northeast wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Thursday Night

A chance of rain, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 59. Breezy, with a northeast wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday

Rain likely, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 71. Windy, with a northeast wind 23 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Friday Night

Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. Windy, with an east wind 24 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Saturday

Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday

A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday

A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.