Active Pattern for the Center of the Nation; Increasing Rainfall Threat for the Pacific Northwest

An active pattern remains in place across the center of the country with additional threats from severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. These concerns will remain in place through most of the weekend. An approaching storm across the Pacific Northwest is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds late this weekend. The heat risk and fire weather concerns will increase across the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity	31%
Wind Speed	SE 5 mph
Barometer	30.21 in
Dewpoint	44°F (7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	1 Jun 3:45 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Spruce Pine NC

Tonight
Low: 52 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 70 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 56 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 59 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 81 °F
Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 61 °F
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday

A chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Light northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

A chance of thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 74.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.