Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rockingham-Hamlet Airport (KRCZ)

Lat: 34.9°NLon: 79.76°WElev: 358ft.

Fair

45°F

7°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.32 in
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 9:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE East Rockingham NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Light northwest wind.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Calm wind.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Light northwest wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Monday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE East Rockingham NC
 34.9°N 79.75°W (Elev. 249 ft)
9:07 am EDT Mar 19, 2026
10am EDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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