Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

86°F

30°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	SW 6 mph
Barometer	30.04 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	91°F (33°C)
Last update	16 Jun 1:55 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

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This Afternoon
High: 87 °F
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Heavy Rain
then Slight
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 89 °F
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 68 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Juneteenth
High: 92 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 89. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Juneteenth

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91.