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Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.38 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 12 Apr 1:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Lake James NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Light south southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Light south southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Lake James NC
 35.69°N 81.83°W (Elev. 1266 ft)
Last Update:
6:15 am EDT Apr 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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