Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect from August 17, 02:35 PM EDT until August 17, 10:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

95°F

35°C

Humidity	51%
Wind Speed	S 5 mph
Barometer	29.94 in
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	106°F (41°C)
Last update	17 Aug 4:55 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Salem NC

Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Mon
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 89 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 70. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 88. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 66. North northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.