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Morganton, NC
Right Now
76°
- Humidity: 82%
- Feels Like: 76°
- Heat Index: 76°
- Wind: 7 mph
- Wind Chill: 76°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 06:10:45 AM
- Sunset: 08:45:43 PM
- Dew Point: 70°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Thunderstorms during the evening will give way to mainly clear skies after midnight. Low 64F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%.
Tonight
Thunderstorms during the evening will give way to mainly clear skies after midnight. Low 64F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%.
Tomorrow
Generally sunny despite a few afternoon clouds. High near 90F. Winds light and variable.
Day
Temp
Thu
Thu
Thursday
85°/64°
Showers and thunderstorms early. Lows overnight in the mid 60s.
Chance of Rain: 87%
Sunrise: 06:10:45 AM
Sunset: 08:45:43 PM
Humidity: 85%
Wind: WNW @ 8 mph
UV Index: 0 Low
Thursday Night
Thunderstorms during the evening will give way to mainly clear skies after midnight. Low 64F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%.
Fri
Fri
Friday
90°/65°
A few clouds. Highs in the low 90s and lows in the mid 60s.
Chance of Rain: 8%
Sunrise: 06:10:57 AM
Sunset: 08:45:57 PM
Humidity: 58%
Wind: E @ 3 mph
UV Index: 10 Very High
Friday Night
Mostly clear skies. Low near 65F. Winds light and variable.
Sat
Sat
Saturday
92°/69°
Plenty of sun. Highs in the low 90s and lows in the upper 60s.
Chance of Rain: 8%
Sunrise: 06:11:09 AM
Sunset: 08:46:09 PM
Humidity: 57%
Wind: SE @ 3 mph
UV Index: 10 Very High
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Low 69F. Winds light and variable.
Sun
Sun
Sunday
94°/71°
More sun than clouds. Highs in the mid 90s and lows in the low 70s.
Chance of Rain: 9%
Sunrise: 06:11:23 AM
Sunset: 08:46:20 PM
Humidity: 58%
Wind: S @ 3 mph
UV Index: 10 Very High
Sunday Night
Clear skies. Low 71F. Winds light and variable.
Mon
Mon
Monday
97°/72°
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s and lows in the low 70s.
Chance of Rain: 6%
Sunrise: 06:11:39 AM
Sunset: 08:46:30 PM
Humidity: 53%
Wind: ENE @ 4 mph
UV Index: 10 Very High
Monday Night
Mostly clear skies. Low 72F. Winds light and variable.
Tue
Tue
Tuesday
98°/71°
A few clouds. Highs in the upper 90s and lows in the low 70s.
Chance of Rain: 24%
Sunrise: 06:11:56 AM
Sunset: 08:46:37 PM
Humidity: 52%
Wind: ENE @ 4 mph
UV Index: 10 Very High
Tuesday Night
A few clouds. Low 71F. Winds light and variable.
Wed
Wed
Wednesday
98°/71°
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 90s and lows in the low 70s.
Chance of Rain: 21%
Sunrise: 06:12:14 AM
Sunset: 08:46:44 PM
Humidity: 54%
Wind: SE @ 4 mph
UV Index: 10 Very High
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy skies. Low 71F. Winds light and variable.
The earthquake happened at 9:05 a.m.
In Burke County, officials received about 20 calls for illegal burns over the weekend.
Meteorologists and former National Weather Service leaders say reducing vital weather balloon launches will degrade the accuracy of forecasts just as severe weather season kicks in.
The deadliest tornado in recorded U.S. history occurred 100 years ago. The Tri-State Tornado touched down in southeastern Missouri on March 18, 1925.
The most fatalities as of Saturday morning were in Missouri, authorities said, with at least 12 deaths.
The Burke County ban includes cooking fires with grills and smokers.
“If you have to travel this morning, just use extra caution."
Have you seen snow today?
Models have been predicting less snow over the last few days.
This winter, with record snow in New Orleans and drought and destructive wildfires in Southern California, has not been normal.
Punxsutawney Phil’s team of top-hatted associates says he has seen his shadow and is predicting six more weeks of wintry weather.
“I've seen what hurricanes can do, but not like this. I mean, I turned onto this road and just started to cry.â€Â