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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Albemarle, Stanly County Airport (KVUJ)

Lat: 35.42°NLon: 80.15°WElev: 610ft.

Fair

38°F

3°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 17 Mar 11:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Albemarle, Stanly County Airport NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 22 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Albemarle, Stanly County Airport NC
 35.46°N 80.12°W (Elev. 509 ft)
Last Update:
9:19 am EDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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