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Severe Weather Outbreak Expected for the Southern Plains

A severe weather outbreak is possible across the southern Plains today. A few tornadoes, destructive wind gusts of 80-100 mph, and giant hail up to five inches in diameter are likely. Be sure to check your latest forecast, including any watches and warnings issued for your local area. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Partly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 29.78 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 8 Jun 2:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Morganton NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 64. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light west southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 64. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light west southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Morganton NC
 35.75°N 81.69°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
Last Update:
12:47 pm EDT Jun 8, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Jun 8, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 14, 2025
 
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