Severe Thunderstorms in Portions of the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes

A few severe thunderstorms with large hail, are expected across parts of the middle and upper Mississippi River Valley tonight through early morning. Snow and a wintry mix overnight in the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes can cause hazardous travel conditions. Fire weather concerns continue for a large portion of the central and southern High Plains and Four Corners region this evening. Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

66°F

19°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.31 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Mar 9:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Lake James NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light south southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Light south southwest wind.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light south southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Light south southwest wind.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Lake James NC
 35.69°N 81.83°W (Elev. 1266 ft)
6:56 pm EDT Mar 30, 2026
9pm EDT Mar 30, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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