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.

Overcast

68°F

20°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1019.5 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Mar 1:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Candor NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 54 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, mainly between 2pm and 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers, mainly after 8am.  High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Candor NC
 35.24°N 79.73°W (Elev. 650 ft)
2:21 pm EDT Mar 9, 2026
2pm EDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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