Heavy Rainfall Along the Central Gulf Coast; Thunderstorms from the Plains to the Central Appalachians; Heat Across the East

A system in the Gulf could produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast into Saturday. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into Friday from Central Plains into the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sampson County Airport (KCTZ)

Lat: 34.98°NLon: 78.36°WElev: 141ft.

Partly Cloudy

92°F

33°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 80°F (27°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index109°F (43°C)
Last update 17 Jul 4:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Clinton NC

Heat Advisory July 18, 11:00am until July 18, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. West wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Clinton NC
 35.07°N 78.4°W (Elev. 151 ft)
2:00 pm EDT Jul 17, 2025
4pm EDT Jul 17, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 24, 2025
 
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