Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity	24%
Wind Speed	S 3 mph
Barometer	29.98 in
Dewpoint	42°F (6°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	23 Apr 6:55 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Wildacres NC

Tonight
Low: 50 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 74 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Friday Night
Low: 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 70 °F
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 47 °F
Showers then
Slight Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 73 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 44 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 65 °F
Partly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 48 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Light northwest wind.

Friday

Increasing clouds, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.

Saturday

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 70. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 47. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

Monday Night

Showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.