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.

A Few Clouds

78°F

26°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 9 Mar 4:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Whispering Pines NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 55. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 55 °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 8 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.  Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms.  High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 55. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
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 8 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. Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Whispering Pines NC
 35.23°N 79.4°W (Elev. 400 ft)
2:21 pm EDT Mar 9, 2026
5pm EDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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