Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity	60%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	30.06 in
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	16 Jun 12:35 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Morganton NC

This Afternoon
High: 87 °F
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Heavy Rain
then Slight
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 89 °F
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 69 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 92 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 87. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog after 3am. Low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Patchy fog before 8am. High near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Juneteenth

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 91.