Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern Plains and extending into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and a flash flood threat to northern California and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. A clipper system will bring heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Feb 7:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Salem NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, mainly after 7am.  High near 60. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 60 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain, mainly after 7am. High near 60. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Salem NC
 35.66°N 81.7°W (Elev. 1785 ft)
6:24 am EST Feb 24, 2026
7am EST Feb 24, 2026-6pm EST Mar 2, 2026
 
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