Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

52°F

11°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Apr 5:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Ashford NC

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 74. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 5am.  Patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 50. Northwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Patchy fog before 7am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 73. North northwest wind around 7 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly between 7am and 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 74. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 5am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 50. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 73. North northwest wind around 7 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind 7 to 9 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Ashford NC
 35.86°N 81.92°W (Elev. 3169 ft)
2:23 am EDT Apr 25, 2026
5am EDT Apr 25, 2026-6pm EDT May 1, 2026
 
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