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

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. Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies through Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

58°F

14°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed NW 10 G 25 mph
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Apr 10:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW South Mountains NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. North northwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 65. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. North northwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind around 9 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 65. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Mostly 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:
6:46 pm EDT Apr 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm EDT Apr 5, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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