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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Mid-Atlantic; Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rain and potential significant flash and urban flooding to the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday, especially along the I-95 urban corridor. Dry conditions, gusty winds, and isolated dry thunderstorms will continue to bring a critical fire weather threat to the northwestern Great Basin into the interior Northwest through Thursday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Light Rain

75°F

24°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Jul 2:30 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Valdese NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4am and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 89. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Patchy fog between 11pm and 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 66 °F

    T-storms
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4am and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 89. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Patchy fog between 11pm and 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Valdese NC
 35.74°N 81.58°W (Elev. 1201 ft)
Last Update:
2:01 am EDT Jul 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT Jul 31, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 6, 2025
 
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