Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sampson County Airport (KCTZ)

Lat: 34.98°NLon: 78.36°WElev: 141ft.

Partly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 10 Mar 4:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Sampson County Airport NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Light south wind becoming southwest 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 75. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Light south wind becoming southwest 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Sampson County Airport NC
 35°N 78.38°W (Elev. 59 ft)
3:04 pm EDT Mar 10, 2026
4pm EDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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