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

Albemarle, Stanly County Airport (KVUJ)

Lat: 35.42°NLon: 80.15°WElev: 610ft.

Partly Cloudy

72°F

22°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Mar 2:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles N Oakboro NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 5 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, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light southwest wind increasing to 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 85 °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 between 8am and 2pm.  High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light southwest wind increasing to 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 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 between 8am and 2pm. High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles N Oakboro NC
 35.27°N 80.31°W (Elev. 397 ft)
2:21 pm EDT Mar 9, 2026
2pm EDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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