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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Winston Salem, Smith Reynolds Airport (KINT)

Lat: 36.13° N Lon: 80.22° W Elev: 968 ft.

A Few Clouds

70°F

21°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1018.6 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Mar 1:54 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Forsyth County

Today
Mostly cloudy this morning, then clearing. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest this afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Tuesday
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday
Showers likely. Much cooler with highs around 60. Temperature falling into the mid 50s in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. A chance of showers in the evening. Much cooler with lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday And Friday Night
Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the mid 40s.
Saturday And Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the upper 40s.
Sunday
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.



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