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Weather Conditions for Flat Gap, North Carolina : Burke County
Issued: 2:23 am EDT Aug 28, 2026 Latitude: 35.7204085 Longitude: -81.5712047 View on Google Maps

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50% chance of thunderstorms on Today 30% chance of thunderstorms on Tonight 50% chance of thunderstorms on Saturday 20% chance of thunderstorms on Sunday Sunny on Monday Sunny on Tuesday Sunny on Wednesday 30% chance of thunderstorms on Thursday
High: 83°F Low: 66°F High: 80°F High: 84°F High: 88°F High: 90°F High: 91°F High: 92°F
Low: 67°F Low: 67°F Low: 70°F Low: 71°F Low: 72°F  
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Current Conditions at
MORGANTON - (KMRN)
77°
Partly Cloudy
as of 10:55 AM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 73%
Dew Point: 68°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.42 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
Calm
Cloud Level(s): Scattered at 1700ft
Current Conditions at
HICKORY - (KHKY)
75°
Clear
as of 10:53 AM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 64%
Dew Point: 63°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.41 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
3 MPH
190° South
Cloud Level(s): Clear
Current Conditions at
LINCOLNTON - (KIPJ)
75°
Clear
as of 10:55 AM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 69%
Dew Point: 64°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.41 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
3 MPH
160° South
Cloud Level(s): Clear
Current Conditions at
SHELBY MUNI ARPT - (KEHO)
77°
Clear
as of 10:55 AM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 65%
Dew Point: 64°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.41 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
Calm
Cloud Level(s): Clear
50% chance of thunderstorms Today Today... A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

30% chance of thunderstorms Tonight Tonight... A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

50% chance of thunderstorms Saturday Saturday... A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

20% chance of thunderstorms Saturday Night Saturday Night... A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

20% chance of thunderstorms Sunday Sunday... A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.

Cloudy on Sunday Night Sunday Night... Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Sunny on Monday Monday... Sunny, with a high near 88.

Mostly Clear on Monday Night Monday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Sunny on Tuesday Tuesday... Sunny, with a high near 90.

Mostly Clear on Tuesday Night Tuesday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Sunny on Wednesday Wednesday... Sunny, with a high near 91.

Mostly Clear on Wednesday Night Wednesday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

30% chance of thunderstorms Thursday Thursday... A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

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Sun Almanac for Flat Gap, North Carolina
Astronomical Sunrise 05:44 AM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun is 18° below the horizon and the sky begins to brighten from a completly darkened state.
Nautical Sunrise 06:14 AM?Nautical sunrise (or nautical dawn) is the precise moment when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon in the morning. It marks the beginning of nautical twilight, allowing pilots/mariners to see the horizon.
Civil Sunrise 06:44 AM?Civil sunrise is the moment in the morning when the sun's center is 6° below the horizon. It marks the start of morning civil twilight, providing enough natural light for most, outdoor activities without artificial lighting. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes before actual sunrise.
Sunrise 07:10 AM?Sunrise (or sunup) is the moment when the upper rim of the Sun appears on the horizon in the morning. It marks the end of the twilight phase, often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors.

Daylight: 12 Hours 22 Minutes?Daylight hours are the period of time between local sunrise and sunset, representing the daily portion of sunlight. These hours change in length based on season, Earth's tilt, and latitude.

Sunset 7:32 PM?The sunset is defined in astronomy as the moment the upper limb of the Sun disappears below the horizon. It marks the end of daylight and is often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors. It also signals the beginning of twilight.
Civil Sunset 7:58 PM?Civil sunset (or evening civil twilight) occurs when the center of the sun is 6° below the horizon, marking the end of the brightest twilight phase. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes after sunset, providing enough light for most outdoor activities to continue without artificial light.
Nautical Sunset 8:28 PM?Nautical sunset occurs when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon, marking the end of nautical twilight. This phase, following civil twilight, allows the horizon to remain visible, enabling mariners to take accurate star sights for navigation. The sky is dark, but some ambient light remains
Astronomical Sunset 8:58 PM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun drops to 18° below the horizon. This causes the sky to enter a completly darkened state.

Civil Rise to Set: 13 Hours 14 Minutes
Nautical Rise to Set: 14 Hours 14 Minutes
Astro Rise to Set: 15 Hours 14 Minutes

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Moon Almanac for Flat Gap, North Carolina
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 29%
Moon Age: 5.38 Days
Moon is currently below the horizon
Distance from Moon to Earth: 249,954 miles
Upcoming Lunar Events for
Flat Gap:
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Moonrise:12:50 pm Wed29.9%
High Moon:05:40 pm Wed31.7%
Moonset:10:26 pm Wed33.5%
New Moon: Thu Sep 10
First Quarter: Fri Sep 18
Full Moon: Sat Sep 26
Last Quarter: Sat Oct 3
New Moon: Sat Oct 10
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