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Tropical Storm Ophelia Approaching the Mid-Atlantic; Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Threats

Heavy rain, gusty winds, storm surge, high surf and rip currents that could be life threatening, will impact the Mid-Atlantic through this weekend. Meanwhile, strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to affect portions of the central U.S. including heavy to excessive rainfall through this weekend. For the Intermountain region, below normal temperatures and some snow for the higher elevations. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sampson County Airport (KCTZ)

Lat: 34.98°NLon: 78.36°WElev: 141ft.

Overcast

65°F

18°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 12 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 22 Sep 6:45 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Garland NC

Tropical Storm Warning until further notice
Flood Watch until September 23, 09:00pm
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Tropical Storm Warning until further notice
Flood Watch
  •  
    Tropical Storm Warning until further notice
    Flood Watch until September 23, 09:00pm

    NOW: Multiple
    hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 61. Windy, with a north wind 22 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Heavy Rain
    and Windy

    Low: 61 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 22 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

    High: 68 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

    Low: 58 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 81 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 62 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    Sunny

    High: 85 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 63 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 81 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 61. Windy, with a north wind 22 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 22 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
Garland NC
 34.8°N 78.38°W (Elev. 121 ft)
Last Update:
6:48 pm EDT Sep 22, 2023
Forecast Valid:
6pm EDT Sep 22, 2023-6pm EDT Sep 29, 2023
 
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