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Isaias Expected To Be A Strong Hurricane Approaching The Northern Gulf Coast Friday

Isaias is expected to strengthen and be a strong hurricane when it approaches the northern Gulf Coast on Friday. Damaging hurricane-force winds and life-threatening storm surge impacts are expected Friday into Saturday. Isaias will bring heavy rainfall to the northern Gulf Coast and much of the Southeast U.S. Friday into the weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Fog

56°F

13°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 0.15 mi
Last update 8 Oct 6:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Wildacres NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 52. Calm wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. East wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11pm. Low around 53. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers. High near 64. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 52. Calm wind.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. East wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11pm. Low around 53. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Showers. High near 64. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Columbus Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Wildacres NC
 35.85°N 82.09°W (Elev. 3350 ft)
Last Update:
6:23 am EDT Oct 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EDT Oct 8, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 14, 2026
 
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