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Current conditions at
Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)
Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.
Mostly Cloudy
78°F
26°C
| Humidity | 85% |
| Wind Speed | W 8 mph |
| Barometer | 30.13 in |
| Dewpoint | 73°F (23°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 80°F (27°C) |
| Last update | 5 Aug 5:35 pm EDT |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles SW Drexel NC
This Afternoon
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-stormsTonight
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers and
Patchy FogThursday
High: 83 °F
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
LikelyThursday Night
Low: 68 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
ShowersFriday
High: 84 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
LikelyFriday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly CloudySaturday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
LikelySaturday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly CloudySunday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 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.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Drexel NC
35.75°N 81.63°W (Elev. 1296 ft)
35.75°N 81.63°W (Elev. 1296 ft)
2:23 pm EDT Aug 5, 2026
5pm EDT Aug 5, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 12, 2026
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