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.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.6 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 9 Mar 3:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Castalia NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Calm wind.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 81 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Light south wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 11am, then showers after 11am.  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: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming 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 60. Light south wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 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 57. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 11am, then showers after 11am. High near 71. 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 34.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Castalia NC
 36.09°N 77.96°W (Elev. 213 ft)
2:21 pm EDT Mar 9, 2026
4pm EDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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