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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

102°F

39°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index102°F (39°C)
Last update 2 Jul 3:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Foothills Regional Airport NC

Heat Advisory July 2, 03:54pm until July 2, 08:00pm
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    Heat Advisory July 2, 03:54pm until July 2, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Thu

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Light and variable wind.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Calm wind.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 97 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Independence Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Foothills Regional Airport NC
 35.81°N 81.62°W (Elev. 1201 ft)
Last Update:
3:49 pm EDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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