Damaging Winds, Tornadoes, and Large Hail Possible Today

Severe thunderstorms today will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, hail, and tornadoes. While the entire region will have a potential of severe weather, the highest potential will be east of the Blue Ridge. Read More >

Current conditions at

Martinsville (KMTV)

Lat: 36.63°NLon: 80.02°WElev: 942ft.

Mostly Cloudy

64°F

18°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 29.58 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Mar 12:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Sandy Ridge NC

Tornado Watch March 16, 12:37pm until March 16, 02:00pm
Wind Advisory March 16, 12:37pm until March 17, 12:00am
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Wind Advisory
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    Tornado Watch March 16, 12:37pm until March 16, 02:00pm
    Wind Advisory March 16, 12:37pm until March 17, 12:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 68 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then isolated rain between 9pm and 10pm.  Low around 27. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 27 °F

    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 68. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then isolated rain between 9pm and 10pm. Low around 27. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Sandy Ridge NC
 36.49°N 80.06°W (Elev. 1129 ft)
12:31 pm EDT Mar 16, 2026
12pm EDT Mar 16, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 22, 2026
 
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