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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

37°F

3°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 May 2:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Altapass NC

Frost Advisory May 3, 03:01am until May 3, 09:00am
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Frost Advisory
  •  
    Frost Advisory May 3, 03:01am until May 3, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Sun

    Frost Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 33 °F

    Areas Frost

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Widespread frost, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 63. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Frost then
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Light northwest wind.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Areas of frost. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 33. North northwest wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Widespread frost, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 63. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Light northwest wind.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Altapass NC
 35.89°N 82.03°W (Elev. 2762 ft)
Last Update:
2:23 am EDT May 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT May 3, 2026-6pm EDT May 9, 2026
 
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