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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

66°F

19°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Oct 3:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Salem NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 60. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 60. West wind around 6 mph.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 60.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Salem NC
 35.7°N 81.69°W (Elev. 1201 ft)
Last Update:
2:23 am EDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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