Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Apr 9:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Kings Creek NC

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Light south southwest wind.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly after 8am.  High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. 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, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Light south southwest wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Kings Creek NC
 35.98°N 81.44°W (Elev. 1348 ft)
6:20 am EDT Apr 1, 2026
10am EDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 7, 2026
 
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