Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Raleigh/Durham, NC
Issued by NWS Raleigh/Durham, NC
326
FNUS52 KRAH 180814
FWFRAH
Fire Weather Planning Forecast For Central North Carolina
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
.DISCUSSION...
A weak back-door cold front will slip south into the area Monday
into Tuesday, followed by surface high pressure ridging southward
into the region as Hurricane Erin passes well offshore.
NCZ021-182000-
Forsyth-
Including the city of Winston-Salem
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 20
Precip Type None Showers Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 91 (-1) 68 (-2) 84
RH % (24h trend) 52 (-6) 95 (+5) 61
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.01 0.00
Precip Begin 8 PM 2 PM
Precip End 11 PM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 5580 480 3690
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 7 NE 12 NE 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 39060 5760 29520
Burn Category 2 0 1
Inversion 78F/9am 8pm 70F/8am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 19 Gen Poor 36 Fair 24 Fair
Max ADI Late 46 Gen Good 9 Poor 29 Fair
Max LVORI Early 6 4 6
Max LVORI Late 1 5 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A E C
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ022-182000-
Guilford-
Including the cities of Greensboro and High Point
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 10
Precip Type None None Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 90 (-1) 68 (-3) 83
RH % (24h trend) 55 (-6) 95 (+3) 65
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 5 Lgt/Var NE 5
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin 2 PM
Precip End 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 5310 460 3320
Transport Wnd (mph) N 9 NE 13 NE 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 47790 5980 29880
Burn Category 3 0 1
Inversion 77F/9am 8pm 70F/4am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 22 Fair 41 Gen Good 22 Fair
Max ADI Late 50 Gen Good 9 Poor 30 Fair
Max LVORI Early 5 4 6
Max LVORI Late 2 5 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class B E C
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 80. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ023-182000-
Alamance-
Including the cities of Burlington, Graham, and Mebane
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 20 20 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 20 20 20
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 90 (-1) 68 (-2) 83
RH % (24h trend) 58 (-5) 96 (-2) 67
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 5 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.02 0.00
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip End Continuing 10 PM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4450 490 2850
Transport Wnd (mph) N 9 NE 13 NE 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 40050 6370 25650
Burn Category 2 0 1
Inversion 77F/9am 7pm 70F/4am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 24 Fair 38 Fair 21 Fair
Max ADI Late 49 Gen Good 9 Poor 30 Fair
Max LVORI Early 6 4 6
Max LVORI Late 1 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A E B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 80.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ024-182000-
Orange-
Including the cities of Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 20 20 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 20 20 20
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 90 (-1) 68 (-2) 83
RH % (24h trend) 60 (-1) 97 (+2) 67
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.01 0.01 0.00
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip End Continuing 2 AM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4110 450 2840
Transport Wnd (mph) N 9 NE 13 NE 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 36990 5850 25560
Burn Category 2 0 1
Inversion 77F/9am 7pm 70F/4am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 25 Fair 33 Fair 20 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 48 Gen Good 9 Poor 31 Fair
Max LVORI Early 6 4 6
Max LVORI Late 2 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A E B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ007-182000-
Person-
Including the city of Roxboro
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 20 20 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 20 20 10
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 89 (-2) 67 (-2) 82
RH % (24h trend) 57 (-4) 95 (+2) 67
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip End Continuing 10 PM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4190 470 3140
Transport Wnd (mph) N 10 NE 14 NE 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 41900 6580 28260
Burn Category 3 0 1
Inversion 74F/8am 7pm 69F/4am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 27 Fair 39 Fair 19 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 52 Gen Good 9 Poor 28 Fair
Max LVORI Early 6 4 6
Max LVORI Late 1 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A E C
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs around 80. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ025-182000-
Durham-
Including the cities of Durham and Rougemont
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 30 20 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 20 20
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 91 (-1) 69 (-2) 84
RH % (24h trend) 57 (+1) 94 (+3) 65
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.03 0.00
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip End Continuing 2 AM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4000 470 3260
Transport Wnd (mph) N 9 NE 13 NE 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 36000 6110 29340
Burn Category 2 0 1
Inversion 75F/8am 7pm 72F/4am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 25 Fair 34 Fair 19 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 49 Gen Good 8 Poor 34 Fair
Max LVORI Early 6 4 6
Max LVORI Late 1 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A E B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ008-182000-
Granville-
Including the cities of Oxford and Creedmoor
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Mcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 30 30 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 20 20
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 89 (-2) 68 (-2) 83
RH % (24h trend) 59 (-1) 97 (+6) 67
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip End Continuing 1 AM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3850 480 3120
Transport Wnd (mph) N 10 NE 14 NE 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 38500 6720 28080
Burn Category 2 0 1
Inversion 74F/8am 7pm 70F/4am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 25 Fair 36 Fair 17 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 50 Gen Good 6 Very Poor 29 Fair
Max LVORI Early 6 4 6
Max LVORI Late 2 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F C
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ009-182000-
Vance-
Including the cities of Henderson and Kittrell
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Mcldy Mcldy
Chance Precip (%) 40 30 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 20 20
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 89 (-2) 68 (-2) 83
RH % (24h trend) 61 (-2) 98 (+6) 69
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.01 0.02 0.00
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip End Continuing 2 AM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3700 520 3070
Transport Wnd (mph) N 12 NE 13 NE 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 44400 6760 27630
Burn Category 2 0 1
Inversion 75F/8am 8pm 71F/4am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 24 Fair 37 Fair 16 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 50 Gen Good 5 Very Poor 28 Fair
Max LVORI Early 6 4 6
Max LVORI Late 2 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F C
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ010-182000-
Warren-
Including the cities of Warrenton and Norlina
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Mcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 40 30 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 30 20
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 90 (-1) 69 (-1) 84
RH % (24h trend) 61 (-2) 98 (+5) 69
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.02 0.04 0.01
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip End Continuing 2 AM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3690 510 2900
Transport Wnd (mph) N 10 NE 13 NE 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 36900 6630 29000
Burn Category 2 0 1
Inversion 75F/8am 8pm 71F/4am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 22 Fair 37 Fair 14 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 46 Gen Good 5 Very Poor 28 Fair
Max LVORI Early 6 5 7
Max LVORI Late 3 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F C
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ011-182000-
Halifax-
Including the cities of Roanoke Rapids, Enfield,
and Scotland Neck
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 50 40 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 40 20
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 89 (-1) 69 (0) 84
RH % (24h trend) 62 (+2) 100 (+3) 68
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.23 0.15 0.03
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip End Continuing 2 AM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3650 520 3490
Transport Wnd (mph) N 9 NE 13 NE 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 32850 6760 31410
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 78F/9am 8pm 71F/4am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 15 Gen Poor 33 Fair 12 Poor
Max ADI Late 40 Fair 5 Very Poor 38 Fair
Max LVORI Early 6 6 9
Max LVORI Late 3 7 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ026-182000-
Franklin-
Including the cities of Louisburg and Franklinton
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Mcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 40 30 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 30 20
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 89 (-2) 69 (-1) 84
RH % (24h trend) 62 (+1) 97 (+6) 69
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.18 0.18 0.00
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip End Continuing 2 AM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3840 490 3200
Transport Wnd (mph) N 10 NE 14 NE 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 38400 6860 28800
Burn Category 2 0 1
Inversion 78F/9am 8pm 71F/4am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 19 Gen Poor 35 Fair 16 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 46 Gen Good 5 Very Poor 30 Fair
Max LVORI Early 6 4 6
Max LVORI Late 3 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F C
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ027-182000-
Nash-
Including the cities of Nashville, Spring Hope, and Rocky Mount
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Mcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 40 40 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 40 20
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 90 (-1) 71 (+1) 85
RH % (24h trend) 62 (+8) 97 (+5) 67
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.40 0.37 0.02
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip End Continuing 2 AM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3640 530 3520
Transport Wnd (mph) N 8 NE 13 NE 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 29120 6890 31680
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 78F/9am 8pm 72F/4am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 14 Gen Poor 31 Fair 15 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 39 Fair 5 Very Poor 35 Fair
Max LVORI Early 5 5 6
Max LVORI Late 3 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F C
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ028-182000-
Edgecombe-
Including the cities of Tarboro and Princeville
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Mcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 50 50 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 30
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 91 (+1) 71 (+1) 85
RH % (24h trend) 60 (+12) 98 (+3) 64
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 5
Precip Amount 0.33 0.27 0.03
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip End Continuing 2 AM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4000 520 3960
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 6 NE 12 E 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 24000 6240 35640
Burn Category 1 0 2
Inversion 78F/9am 7pm 75F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 10 Poor 26 Fair 15 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 29 Fair 4 Very Poor 42 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 5 5 7
Max LVORI Late 3 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the lower
80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ038-182000-
Davidson-
Including the cities of Lexington and Thomasville
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 20 20
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 91 (0) 68 (-2) 84
RH % (24h trend) 55 (-3) 95 (+2) 63
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.05 0.00
Precip Begin 8 PM 2 PM
Precip End 11 PM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 5270 450 3490
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 7 NE 12 NE 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 36890 5400 31410
Burn Category 2 0 1
Inversion 78F/9am 8pm 70F/8am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 19 Gen Poor 29 Fair 23 Fair
Max ADI Late 45 Gen Good 8 Poor 34 Fair
Max LVORI Early 6 4 6
Max LVORI Late 1 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A E C
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. North winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 80. South
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ039-182000-
Randolph-
Including the cities of Asheboro and Archdale
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 20 20 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 20 20 20
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 91 (0) 69 (-1) 83
RH % (24h trend) 57 (0) 95 (0) 65
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.02 0.06 0.01
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip End Continuing 11 PM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4770 450 3240
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 8 NE 12 NE 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 38160 5400 29160
Burn Category 2 0 1
Inversion 78F/9am 7pm 70F/5am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 21 Fair 33 Fair 21 Fair
Max ADI Late 47 Gen Good 5 Very Poor 31 Fair
Max LVORI Early 6 4 6
Max LVORI Late 2 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 80.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ040-182000-
Chatham-
Including the cities of Siler City and Pittsboro
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 30 20 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 20 20
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 91 (0) 69 (-1) 84
RH % (24h trend) 57 (-1) 95 (+1) 65
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.06 0.09 0.01
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip End Continuing 2 AM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4390 470 2840
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 8 NE 10 NE 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 35120 4700 25560
Burn Category 2 0 1
Inversion 78F/9am 7pm 71F/4am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 22 Fair 28 Fair 19 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 47 Gen Good 5 Very Poor 31 Fair
Max LVORI Early 6 5 6
Max LVORI Late 3 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ041-182000-
Wake-
Including the cities of Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest,
and Knightdale
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 40 30 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 30 20
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 91 (0) 70 (0) 85
RH % (24h trend) 59 (+3) 95 (+4) 65
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.17 0.15 0.00
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip End Continuing 2 AM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4030 470 3280
Transport Wnd (mph) N 9 NE 13 NE 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 36270 6110 29520
Burn Category 2 0 1
Inversion 78F/9am 7pm 72F/4am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 19 Gen Poor 32 Fair 18 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 46 Gen Good 5 Very Poor 35 Fair
Max LVORI Early 6 4 6
Max LVORI Late 3 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ042-182000-
Johnston-
Including the cities of Smithfield, Selma, and Clayton
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 40 40 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 40 30
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 91 (0) 71 (+1) 86
RH % (24h trend) 59 (+7) 97 (+7) 66
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.20 0.21 0.01
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip End Continuing 2 AM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3970 520 3870
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 8 NE 12 NE 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 31760 6240 38700
Burn Category 2 0 2
Inversion 78F/9am 7pm 73F/4am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 11 Poor 25 Fair 18 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 36 Fair 5 Very Poor 43 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 5 5 6
Max LVORI Late 3 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.
South winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ043-182000-
Wilson-
Including the city of Wilson
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 40 50 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 50 20
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 91 (+1) 71 (+1) 86
RH % (24h trend) 61 (+9) 97 (+4) 64
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 5
Precip Amount 0.18 0.13 0.03
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip End Continuing 2 AM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3710 570 3960
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 7 NE 13 E 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 25970 7410 39600
Burn Category 1 0 2
Inversion 78F/9am 8pm 72F/7am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 9 Poor 29 Fair 16 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 32 Fair 5 Very Poor 42 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 5 5 6
Max LVORI Late 3 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ073-182000-
Stanly-
Including the city of Albemarle
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 20 20 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 20 20 20
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 92 (+1) 70 (-1) 85
RH % (24h trend) 56 (-3) 95 (+1) 63
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.02 0.02 0.02
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip End Continuing 1 AM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4950 450 3200
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 6 NE 9 NE 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 29700 4050 25600
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 78F/9am 7pm 71F/8am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 16 Gen Poor 24 Fair 20 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 38 Fair 5 Very Poor 30 Fair
Max LVORI Early 6 5 6
Max LVORI Late 2 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ074-182000-
Montgomery-
Including the city of Troy
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 20 20 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 20 20 20
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 93 (+1) 70 (-1) 86
RH % (24h trend) 55 (+2) 95 (+3) 63
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.09 0.06 0.04
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip End Continuing 1 AM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4820 440 2950
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 7 NE 9 NE 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 33740 3960 23600
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 78F/9am 7pm 71F/8am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 16 Gen Poor 27 Fair 21 Fair
Max ADI Late 41 Gen Good 5 Very Poor 31 Fair
Max LVORI Early 6 5 6
Max LVORI Late 2 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ075-182000-
Moore-
Including the cities of Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen,
and Carthage
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 30 30 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 30 20
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 93 (+1) 70 (-1) 85
RH % (24h trend) 54 (+1) 97 (+6) 62
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.05 0.11 0.02
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip End Continuing 2 AM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4720 490 3050
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 8 NE 9 NE 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 37760 4410 27450
Burn Category 2 0 1
Inversion 78F/9am 7pm 71F/5am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 16 Gen Poor 25 Fair 20 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 42 Gen Good 5 Very Poor 33 Fair
Max LVORI Early 5 5 6
Max LVORI Late 2 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ076-182000-
Lee-
Including the city of Sanford
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 30 30 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 30 20
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 92 (0) 70 (-1) 85
RH % (24h trend) 56 (0) 97 (+6) 63
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.09 0.29 0.01
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip End Continuing 2 AM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4320 510 2890
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 8 NE 10 NE 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 34560 5100 26010
Burn Category 2 0 1
Inversion 78F/9am 7pm 72F/4am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 18 Gen Poor 26 Fair 18 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 44 Gen Good 5 Very Poor 33 Fair
Max LVORI Early 6 5 6
Max LVORI Late 3 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ077-182000-
Harnett-
Including the cities of Lillington, Angier, Buies Creek, Erwin,
and Dunn
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 40 40 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 40 20
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 93 (+1) 71 (0) 86
RH % (24h trend) 56 (+2) 97 (+6) 63
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 5
Precip Amount 0.15 0.26 0.00
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip End Continuing 2 AM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4220 500 3680
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 8 NE 12 NE 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 33760 6000 33120
Burn Category 2 0 1
Inversion 79F/9am 7pm 73F/4am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 14 Gen Poor 24 Fair 18 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 40 Fair 5 Very Poor 38 Fair
Max LVORI Early 5 5 6
Max LVORI Late 2 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F C
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper
80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ078-182000-
Wayne-
Including the city of Goldsboro
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 40 50 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 50 30
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 91 (+2) 71 (+1) 86
RH % (24h trend) 60 (+12) 98 (+7) 67
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 5
Precip Amount 0.26 0.22 0.03
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip End Continuing 2 AM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3980 600 4110
Transport Wnd (mph) N 5 NE 9 NE 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 19900 5400 41100
Burn Category 1 0 3
Inversion 81F/10am 7pm 75F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 7 Poor 22 Fair 17 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 25 Fair 4 Very Poor 47 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 6 6 6
Max LVORI Late 3 7 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ083-182000-
Anson-
Including the cities of Wadesboro and Polkton
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 20 20 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 20 20 20
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 94 (+1) 71 (0) 86
RH % (24h trend) 52 (+1) 97 (+7) 62
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.03 0.33 0.03
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip End Continuing 2 AM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 5160 450 3250
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 5 NE 9 NE 7
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 25800 4050 22750
Burn Category 1 0 1
Inversion 78F/9am 7pm 72F/8am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 11 Poor 22 Fair 18 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 34 Fair 4 Very Poor 30 Fair
Max LVORI Early 6 4 7
Max LVORI Late 1 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper
80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 80s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ084-182000-
Richmond-
Including the cities of Rockingham and Ellerbe
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 30 30 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 30 30
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 94 (+1) 71 (0) 86
RH % (24h trend) 51 (+4) 98 (+9) 61
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.08 0.44 0.03
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip End Continuing 2 AM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 5250 480 3280
Transport Wnd (mph) N 6 NE 9 NE 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 31500 4320 29520
Burn Category 2 0 1
Inversion 79F/9am 7pm 72F/6am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 11 Poor 21 Fair 20 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 36 Fair 5 Very Poor 34 Fair
Max LVORI Early 6 4 6
Max LVORI Late 1 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper
80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 80s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ085-182000-
Scotland-
Including the cities of Laurinburg, Camp Mackall, and Wagram
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 40 30 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 30 30
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 94 (+2) 72 (+1) 86
RH % (24h trend) 51 (+4) 97 (+9) 61
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 5
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 6
Precip Amount 0.12 0.30 0.02
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip End Continuing 2 AM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 5290 490 3420
Transport Wnd (mph) N 6 NE 9 NE 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 31740 4410 34200
Burn Category 2 0 2
Inversion 79F/9am 7pm 73F/8am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 9 Poor 17 Gen Poor 21 Fair
Max ADI Late 32 Fair 6 Very Poor 44 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 6 4 6
Max LVORI Late 2 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A E B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
upper 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows around 70. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around
5 mph.
$$
NCZ086-182000-
Hoke-
Including the city of Raeford
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 40 40 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 40 30
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 95 (+2) 71 (0) 87
RH % (24h trend) 50 (+4) 95 (+8) 60
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 5
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 7
Precip Amount 0.14 0.58 0.00
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip End Continuing 2 AM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 5030 540 3480
Transport Wnd (mph) N 7 NE 10 NE 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 35210 5400 41760
Burn Category 2 0 2
Inversion 80F/9am 7pm 73F/6am
Dispersion Poor
Max ADI Early 11 Poor 22 Fair 20 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 38 Fair 7 Poor 46 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 5 4 6
Max LVORI Late 1 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A E C
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
upper 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds around 5 mph.
$$
NCZ088-182000-
Cumberland-
Including the cities of Fayetteville, Spring Lake, and Hope Mills
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 40 40 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 40 30
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 95 (+2) 72 (0) 87
RH % (24h trend) 51 (+8) 94 (+8) 60
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 5
Precip Amount 0.14 0.57 0.01
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip End Continuing 2 AM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4660 520 4180
Transport Wnd (mph) N 7 NE 9 NE 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 32620 4680 50160
Burn Category 1 0 3
Inversion 80F/9am 7pm 74F/8am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 9 Poor 22 Fair 18 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 35 Fair 5 Very Poor 51 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 5 4 6
Max LVORI Late 2 6 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F C
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
upper 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s. South
winds around 5 mph.
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NCZ089-182000-
Sampson-
Including the cities of Clinton and Roseboro
413 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Chance Precip (%) 40 40 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 40 30
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Temp (24h trend) 94 (+3) 72 (+1) 87
RH % (24h trend) 55 (+10) 98 (+9) 63
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 5
Precip Amount 0.13 0.20 0.04
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip End Continuing 2 AM 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4760 530 4300
Transport Wnd (mph) N 5 NE 9 NE 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 23800 4770 43000
Burn Category 1 0 3
Inversion 82F/10am 7pm 76F/9am
Dispersion Very Poor
Max ADI Early 7 Poor 18 Gen Poor 20 Gen Poor
Max ADI Late 24 Fair 4 Very Poor 50 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 5 5 7
Max LVORI Late 2 7 3
RH Recovery Excellent
Stability Class A F B
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
mid 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds around 5 mph.
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