Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity	86%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.16 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	15 Jul 10:10 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW South Mountains NC

Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 81 °F
Slight Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 82 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 69 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 84 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 3 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Sunday

A chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.