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

Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport (KIXA)

Lat: 36.33°NLon: 77.64°WElev: 144ft.

Fair

61°F

16°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Mar 10:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Whitakers NC

Dense Fog Advisory until March 9, 11:00am
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    Dense Fog Advisory until March 9, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Mon

    Dense Fog Advisory

  • Today

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind.

    Low: 52 °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 59. Calm wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers, mainly after 8am.  High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 70 °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
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. 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 59. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Whitakers NC
 36.1°N 77.68°W (Elev. 98 ft)
6:51 am EDT Mar 9, 2026
10am EDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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