Storms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will be possible across the southern Appalachians through this evening. Thunderstorms are also expected from the northern/central Plains into portions of the Midwest through Tuesday, and severe storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Severe Thunderstorm Watch until August 17, 10:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Rain

71°F

22°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	30.01 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 Aug 8:35 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Pleasant Grove NC

Severe T-storm Watch August 17, 08:43pm until August 17, 10:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch August 17, 08:43pm until August 17, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Mon
Severe T-storm Watch
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 92 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 93 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 91. Light north northwest wind.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.