Enhanced Risk for Severe Thunderstorms Across the Upper Midwest; Flash Flooding Possible from the Upper Midwest to Southern Plains and Desert Southwest Through Friday

Portions of the Upper Midwest will see an increased threat for severe thunderstorms through this evening, with a few strong tornadoes possible. The same region remains on alert for additional flash flood concerns. Heavy rainfall may lead to flash flooding across the Desert Southwest today, and Southern Plains by Friday. Finally, Major-to-record river flooding continues across the Carolinas. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

24°C

75°F

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.24 in
Dewpoint	18°C (65°F)
Visibility	16 km
Last update	20 Sep 10:25 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Wildacres NC

Today

Chance
T-storms
High: 24 °C
Tonight

Slight Chance
T-storms then
Patchy Fog
Low: 16 °C
Friday

Patchy Fog
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
High: 26 °C
Friday
Night

Slight Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Low: 17 °C
Saturday

Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
High: 25 °C
Saturday
Night

Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Low: 16 °C
Sunday

Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
High: 23 °C
Sunday
Night

Showers
Likely
Low: 15 °C
Monday

Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
High: 21 °C

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. South wind 5 to 10 km/h. New rainfall amounts of less than 1 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm. Patchy fog between midnight and 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southeast wind 8 to 11 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 26. South southwest wind around 11 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind 8 to 10 km/h becoming west southwest after midnight.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. North northwest wind 8 to 11 km/h becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday

A chance of showers between 11am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.