Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rockingham-Hamlet Airport (KRCZ)

Lat: 34.9°NLon: 79.76°WElev: 358ft.

Partly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 9 Mar 2:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Rockingham NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light south wind becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers.  High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light south wind becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
Showers. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Rockingham NC
 34.95°N 79.72°W (Elev. 285 ft)
2:21 pm EDT Mar 9, 2026
2pm EDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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