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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

42°F

6°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Apr 8:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW South Mountains NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 7 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. East wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. East wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW South Mountains NC
 35.62°N 81.73°W (Elev. 2536 ft)
Last Update:
6:50 am EDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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