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

Rocky Mount, Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport (KRWI)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 77.89°WElev: 161ft.

Partly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 9 Mar 2:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Sims NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 73 °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 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Light southwest wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73. 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 62.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Sims NC
 35.71°N 78.08°W (Elev. 167 ft)
2:21 pm EDT Mar 9, 2026
3pm EDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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