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Severe Thunderstorms in Portions of the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes

A few severe thunderstorms with large hail, are expected across parts of the middle and upper Mississippi River Valley tonight through early morning. Snow and a wintry mix overnight in the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes can cause hazardous travel conditions. Fire weather concerns continue for a large portion of the central and southern High Plains and Four Corners region this evening. Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

53°F

12°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.30 in
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Mar 2:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Linville Gorge NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and thunderstorms, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain between 9am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and thunderstorms, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Rain and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday
A chance of rain between 9am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Rain likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Linville Gorge NC
 35.93°N 81.92°W (Elev. 2667 ft)
Last Update:
2:25 am EDT Mar 31, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT Mar 31, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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