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

Pinehurst/Southern Pines, Moore County Airport (KSOP)

Lat: 35.23°NLon: 79.4°WElev: 463ft.

Fair

67°F

19°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.06 in (1018.1 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Mar 7:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Vass NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 54. Calm wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. 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: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly between 7pm and 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light southwest wind increasing to 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A chance of showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. 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
A chance of showers, mainly between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light southwest wind increasing to 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
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 50.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Vass NC
 35.22°N 79.21°W (Elev. 249 ft)
6:53 pm EDT Mar 9, 2026
8pm EDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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