Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

45°F

7°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.29 in
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Apr 2:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW South Mountains NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West northwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 77. East northeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West northwest wind around 7 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77. East northeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW South Mountains NC
 35.62°N 81.73°W (Elev. 2536 ft)
2:24 am EDT Apr 11, 2026
2am EDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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