The order came after Duke Energy asked customers in North and South Carolina on Monday to use less electricity to reduce stress on the power grid and help prevent power outages.Â
Morganton, NC
Right Now
82°
Partly Cloudy
- Humidity: 73%
- Feels Like: 89°
- Heat Index: 89°
- Wind: 4 mph
- Wind Chill: 82°
- UV Index: 10 Very High
- Sunrise: 06:14:23 AM
- Sunset: 08:46:39 PM
- Dew Point: 73°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Partly cloudy with afternoon showers or thunderstorms. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. High 88F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tonight
Scattered thunderstorms during the evening. Cloudy skies after midnight. Low 68F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 60%.
Tomorrow
Sunshine and clouds mixed. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 88F. Winds light and variable.
Day
Temp
Tue
Tue
Tuesday
88°/68°
Afternoon thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the upper 60s.
Chance of Rain: 46%
Sunrise: 06:14:23 AM
Sunset: 08:46:39 PM
Humidity: 70%
Wind: SW @ 8 mph
UV Index: 10 Very High
Tuesday Night
Scattered thunderstorms during the evening. Cloudy skies after midnight. Low 68F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 60%.
Wed
Wed
Wednesday
88°/65°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the mid 60s.
Chance of Rain: 24%
Sunrise: 06:14:50 AM
Sunset: 08:46:33 PM
Humidity: 72%
Wind: NNW @ 2 mph
UV Index: 10 Very High
Wednesday Night
A few clouds. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low around 65F. Winds light and variable.
Thu
Thu
Thursday
91°/66°
More sun than clouds. Highs in the low 90s and lows in the mid 60s.
Chance of Rain: 7%
Sunrise: 06:15:19 AM
Sunset: 08:46:26 PM
Humidity: 57%
Wind: N @ 3 mph
UV Index: 10 Very High
Thursday Night
A mostly clear sky. Low 66F. Winds light and variable.
Fri
Fri
Friday
91°/68°
Sunny. Highs in the low 90s and lows in the upper 60s.
Chance of Rain: 5%
Sunrise: 06:15:48 AM
Sunset: 08:46:16 PM
Humidity: 56%
Wind: NE @ 4 mph
UV Index: 10 Very High
Friday Night
Generally fair. Low 68F. Winds light and variable.
Sat
Sat
Saturday
90°/67°
More sun than clouds. Highs in the low 90s and lows in the upper 60s.
Chance of Rain: 6%
Sunrise: 06:16:19 AM
Sunset: 08:46:05 PM
Humidity: 58%
Wind: E @ 4 mph
UV Index: 10 Very High
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Low 67F. Winds light and variable.
Sun
Sun
Sunday
90°/68°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 90s and lows in the upper 60s.
Chance of Rain: 18%
Sunrise: 06:16:50 AM
Sunset: 08:45:52 PM
Humidity: 60%
Wind: SSE @ 4 mph
UV Index: 10 Very High
Sunday Night
A few clouds from time to time. Low 68F. Winds light and variable.
Mon
Mon
Monday
92°/69°
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 90s and lows in the upper 60s.
Chance of Rain: 24%
Sunrise: 06:17:23 AM
Sunset: 08:45:38 PM
Humidity: 62%
Wind: SSW @ 4 mph
UV Index: 10 Very High
Monday Night
A few clouds from time to time. Low 69F. Winds light and variable.
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