Flooding Possible in the Southwest U.S.; Coastal Storm to Impact the East

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected today into Wednesday over New Mexico into far west Texas. Flash flooding and debris flows in wildfire burn areas will be possible. A strong coastal storm will develop off the Mid-Atlantic coast Wednesday, intensifying toward southern New England this weekend. Significant coastal flooding, strong rip currents, and beach erosion from high surf expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Franklin County Airport (KLHZ)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 78.33°WElev: 341ft.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 22 Sep 11:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Franklinton NC

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 67 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 57 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain, mainly before 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. North wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of rain, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. North wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Franklinton NC
 36.1°N 78.49°W (Elev. 381 ft)
6:29 am EDT Sep 22, 2026
11am EDT Sep 22, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 28, 2026
 
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