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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 12 Oct 12:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

South Mountains NC

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 76. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 54. Light west northwest wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 76. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 54. Light west northwest wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 58.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
South Mountains NC
 35.61°N 81.68°W (Elev. 2497 ft)
Last Update:
6:28 am EDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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