Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Possible through the Weekend

There will be daily chances for scattered thunderstorms across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the weekend, with severe thunderstorms possible in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest. Potential severe storm hazards may include large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes. Storms could also produce heavy rain that may lead to isolated instances of flash flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Partly Cloudy

91°F

33°C

Humidity	49%
Wind Speed	E 5 mph
Barometer	30.14 in
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	96°F (36°C)
Last update	28 Jun 2:30 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Altamont NC

This Afternoon
High: 79 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Likely then
Patchy Fog
Sunday
High: 79 °F
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 64 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 62 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 77 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then isolated showers between 11pm and midnight. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 77. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Independence Day

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.