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Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Partly Cloudy

69°F

21°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 May 4:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Lake James NC

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 86. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely. Patchy fog after 11pm. Low around 60. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 59. Light east northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 74. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 86. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely. Patchy fog after 11pm. Low around 60. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 59. Light east northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 74. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Memorial Day
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Lake James NC
 35.74°N 81.88°W (Elev. 1201 ft)
Last Update:
2:24 am EDT May 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am EDT May 21, 2026-6pm EDT May 27, 2026
 
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