Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity	98%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.20 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	12 Aug 8:30 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

Linville Caverns NC

Today
High: 78 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 85 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4pm. Patchy fog before 10am. High near 78. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Patchy fog before 8pm, then patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Patchy fog between noon and 1pm. High near 83. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 85. Light northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday

A chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.