Scattered Severe Thunderstorms Across the Northern Plains; Fire Weather Concerns in the Western U.S.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are forecast across central and eastern North Dakota, as well as far northwest Minnesota Saturday (Slight Risk level 2 of 5). Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist through the weekend across the Western U.S. Isolated dry thunderstorms could lead to new fire starts over portions of the northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Rain

72°F

22°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.16 in
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	26 Jul 11:05 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

Sawmills NC

Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Saturday
High: 84 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Saturday Night
Low: 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 83 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 86 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 68 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.