Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Fog/Mist

69°F

21°C

Humidity	99%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.06 in
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	18 Aug 1:40 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Gamewell NC

Overnight
Low: 69 °F
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 90 °F
Patchy Fog
then Chance
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday

A chance of showers between 10am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.