Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.98 in
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	21 Sep 5:35 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Glen Alpine NC

This Afternoon
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 66 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday Night
Low: 56 °F
Showers
Thursday
High: 65 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday Night
Low: 53 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 74 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 82. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Patchy fog after 9pm. Low around 62. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Wednesday

Showers likely, mainly after 8am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 75.