Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity	71%
Wind Speed	N 5 mph
Barometer	30.16 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	8 Aug 3:15 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Linville Gorge NC

This Afternoon
High: 81 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Patchy Fog
Sunday
High: 81 °F
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 82 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 82 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 65. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.