Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

102°F

39°C

Humidity	22%
Wind Speed	N 6 mph
Barometer	30.12 in
Dewpoint	56°F (13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	101°F (38°C)
Last update	2 Jul 4:55 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Spruce Pine NC

Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 90 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
Independence Day
High: 90 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 88 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 86 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 64 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

Independence Day

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Monday

A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.