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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sampson County Airport (KCTZ)

Lat: 34.98°NLon: 78.36°WElev: 141ft.

Overcast

71°F

22°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Mar 12:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Clinton NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers, mainly after 8am.  High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Clinton NC
 35.07°N 78.4°W (Elev. 151 ft)
6:51 am EDT Mar 9, 2026
12pm EDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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