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Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Partly Cloudy

88°F

31°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 18 May 1:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Altapass NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 8 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Altapass NC
 35.86°N 82.01°W (Elev. 2310 ft)
Last Update:
2:24 am EDT May 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT May 18, 2026-6pm EDT May 24, 2026
 
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