Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Winter Weather in Northern Alaska

Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce flash flooding across the south-central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today. The North Slope in Alaska will see the potential for wintry weather through today with ice accumulations possible on roadways. Incoming storms will bring long duration rainfall and strong winds to most of Southcentral Alaska through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Partly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 28 Aug 4:00 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Morganton NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Labor Day
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Morganton NC
 35.75°N 81.72°W (Elev. 1047 ft)
1:28 pm EDT Aug 28, 2025
4pm EDT Aug 28, 2025-6pm EDT Sep 4, 2025
 
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