October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sampson County Airport (KCTZ)

Lat: 34.98°NLon: 78.36°WElev: 141ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 11:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Sampson County Airport NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Calm wind.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Columbus Day
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSW Sampson County Airport NC
 34.91°N 78.42°W (Elev. 144 ft)
11:00 am EDT Oct 6, 2026
12pm EDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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