Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity	41%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.01 in
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	86°F (30°C)
Last update	24 Aug 5:35 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Lake James NC

Tonight
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 86 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 86 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Light west wind.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.