In Forest City and, more broadly, across the state of North Carolina:
The evening will be mostly sunny with a few clouds drifting through the sky. Temperatures will remain hot, ranging from the mid-80s to just under 92 degrees Fahrenheit. A slight chance of rain exists, with about 0.08 inches possible and the likelihood of precipitation reaching its maximum. Winds will be light, coming from the west at around 5 mph, with gusts up to 9 mph. Overall, it should be a warm evening with a small chance of rain, so carrying an umbrella may not be necessary. Temperatures will stay steady through the next few hours, providing a warm and dry night for outdoor plans. Be prepared for the heat and brief showers if you’re planning to be outside late in the evening.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Today's weather health advice
Open today's recommendations.
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Very high UV risk
Use SPF 50+ sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. Seek shade and limit exposure around midday.
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Good air quality
Air quality is good and outdoor activities can be enjoyed normally.
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Comfortable temperature conditions
Temperatures should feel comfortable for most people, with no particular heat or cold precautions needed.
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Best in the morning or late in the day
For walking, running or cycling, prefer the early morning or late afternoon.
WIND OUTLOOK
Hourly Wind Forecast for Forest City
Vertical axis: mph · Horizontal axis: hours
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Sustained windMax gusts
NIGHT SKY · FOREST CITY, NORTH CAROLINA
Tonight's Stargazing & Shooting Stars
Excellent observing conditions. Best local viewing window: 5:00 AM–6:00 AM.
95/100Best-hour score
BEST TIME TONIGHT5:00 AM–6:00 AM
Astronomical darkness: 9:18 PM–5:35 AM
☁Cloud cover0%
Real hourly forecast for the best viewing hour.
☾Moonlight40%
Last Quarter · Moon about 48° above the horizon at the best viewing hour.
☄Meteor activitySeptember ε-Perseids
Reference ZHR 8 · Radiant 81° high at the best hour.
✦Estimated visible meteors1–4/hour
Local estimate after weather, moonlight and radiant-height adjustments.
Chance ≥1 meteor in 30 min71%
UPCOMING METEOR PERIODSStart, peak and end dates · weather should be checked closer to the peak.
AUG 28–SEP 5
AurigidsStart AUG 28 · Peak SEP 1 · End SEP 5 · ZHR 6 · 80% Moon at peak
ACTIVE NOW
SEP 5–SEP 21
September ε-PerseidsStart SEP 5 · Peak SEP 9 · End SEP 21 · ZHR 8 · 6% Moon at peak
ACTIVE NOW
SEP 20–NOV 20
Southern TauridsStart SEP 20 · Peak NOV 5 · End NOV 20 · ZHR 7 · 20% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
OCT 2–NOV 7
OrionidsStart OCT 2 · Peak OCT 21 · End NOV 7 · ZHR 20 · 77% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
Experimental local observing estimate. Weather values come from the hourly forecast already used on this page.
Moon position and astronomical darkness are calculated locally from time and coordinates. Meteor-shower ZHR describes ideal
conditions and is not the number of meteors a person should expect to see locally.
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