Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82° N Lon: 81.61° W Elev: 1227 ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 21 May 11:35 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Burke Mountains

Today
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning, then showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Temperature falling into the mid 70s this afternoon. Light and variable winds, becoming southwest around 5 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Tonight
Thunderstorms in the evening. Showers. Patchy fog. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Friday
Showers. Patchy fog. Cooler with highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Friday Night
Patchy fog in the evening. Showers. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Saturday
Showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Saturday Night
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Sunday Night
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Memorial Day
A chance of showers in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Monday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Tuesday
Showers likely in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Tuesday Night
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Wednesday
Showers likely in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 90 percent.



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