October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 5:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Lake James NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Calm wind.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind.

    High: 85 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind.
Thursday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Columbus Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Lake James NC
 35.74°N 81.88°W (Elev. 1201 ft)
2:22 pm EDT Oct 6, 2026
6pm EDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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