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

Franklin County Airport (KLHZ)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 78.33°WElev: 341ft.

Partly Cloudy

75°F

24°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Mar 2:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NW Castalia NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light south wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers after 8am.  High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light south wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Showers after 8am. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NW Castalia NC
 36.2°N 78.17°W (Elev. 344 ft)
2:21 pm EDT Mar 9, 2026
2pm EDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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