Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Southeast and Southwest

Tropical moisture from Isaias and Rachel will impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest this weekend. Flash flooding, strong winds and even a threat for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Meanwhile, strong winds and dry fuels are raising fire weather concerns across the central Great Basin and western High Plains. Across the northern Rockies, first winter storm of the season. Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Heavy Rain

70°F

21°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Last update 11 Oct 7:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Foothills Regional Airport NC

Flood Watch October 11, 07:43am until October 11, 02:00pm
Flood Warning until October 11, 12:00pm
Flash Flood Warning until October 11, 01:15pm
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    Flood Watch October 11, 07:43am until October 11, 02:00pm
    Flood Warning until October 11, 12:00pm
    Flash Flood Warning until October 11, 01:15pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 74 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog then
    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 79. North northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog between 8am and 10am. High near 74. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Columbus Day
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 79. North northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Foothills Regional Airport NC
 35.81°N 81.62°W (Elev. 1201 ft)
6:38 am EDT Oct 11, 2026
7am EDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 17, 2026
 
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