Extreme Heat Across the Southern U.S.; Flash Flooding Threats in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Four Corners Region

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the southern U.S. this week. Heavy rainfall may bring significant flash flooding across portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast through the night, and additional flash flooding concerns across New England on Wednesday. Monsoonal thunderstorms will bring a flash flood risk to the Four Corners region, especially in burn scar areas Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

67°F

19°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.76 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 29 Jul 2:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Jonas Ridge NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 71. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 56. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 71. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 56. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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Point Forecast:
Jonas Ridge NC
 35.97°N 81.88°W (Elev. 3796 ft)
2:31 am EDT Jul 29, 2026
3am EDT Jul 29, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 4, 2026
 
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