Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.10 in
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	5 May 7:05 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Celo NC

Today
High: 73 °F
Slight Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 55 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 74 °F
Showers
Likely and
Areas Fog
Monday Night
Low: 56 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 58 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 81 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 77 °F
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 3am. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers between 10am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy.