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

Sampson County Airport (KCTZ)

Lat: 34.98°NLon: 78.36°WElev: 141ft.

Partly Cloudy

73°F

23°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Mar 2:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Newton Grove NC

  • This Afternoon

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

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers.  High near 75. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A chance of showers before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday
Showers. High near 75. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSW Newton Grove NC
 35.2°N 78.38°W (Elev. 190 ft)
2:21 pm EDT Mar 9, 2026
2pm EDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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