Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Southeast, Montana, and Iowa; Lowell Begins to Impact Hawaii

Strong thunderstorms with damaging winds and heavy rain are expected across portions of the Southeast. Thunderstorms may produce large hail across portions of Montana. Heavy rainfall could produce flash flooding across Iowa and vulnerable areas in Utah. Lowell will bring heavy rain, dangerous swells and rip currents to portions of Hawaii. Sweltering heat persists across the South-Central US. Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Partly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 6 Sep 4:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Gold NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 10pm.  Patchy fog after 4am. Low around 64. Light northeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Northeast wind around 6 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 10pm. Patchy fog after 4am. Low around 64. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Labor Day
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Northeast wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Gold NC
 35.82°N 81.73°W (Elev. 1089 ft)
2:53 pm EDT Sep 6, 2026
4pm EDT Sep 6, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 13, 2026
 
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