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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

66°F

19°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Oct 12:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Morganton NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind.

    High: 82 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West wind around 6 mph.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 60.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Morganton NC
 35.75°N 81.69°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
Last Update:
6:58 pm EDT Oct 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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