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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

59°F

15°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.41 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Apr 8:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW South Mountains NC

  • Today

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

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 9 to 13 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 77. East northeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 9 to 13 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Saturday
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)
Last Update:
6:15 am EDT Apr 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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