Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sampson County Airport (KCTZ)

Lat: 34.98° N Lon: 78.36° W Elev: 141 ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 82°F (28°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 12 Jul 9:55 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Sampson County

Tonight
Mostly clear. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Sunday
Patchy fog in the morning. Sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Light and variable winds, becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 103.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Heat index values up to 102.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Thursday And Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday And Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Saturday
Partly sunny. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 70 percent. Heat index values up to 105.



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