Severe Weather and Heavy Rain in the Southeast; Late-Season Snowstorm in the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms across Texas to the southern Appalachians pose risks of damaging winds, large hail, a couple of tornadoes, and potential flooding through Wednesday. A late-season snowstorm will continue to produce heavy snow over parts of the central Rockies, possibly resulting in travel disruptions, downed trees, and power outages. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43° N Lon: 81.94° W Elev: 1079 ft.

Mostly Cloudy

61°F

16°C

Humidity	77%
Wind Speed	S 8 mph
Barometer	29.94 in
Dewpoint	54°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	6 May 4:35 am EDT

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Detailed forecast for

McDowell Mountains

Today

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms this morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Tonight

Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Patchy fog. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

Thursday

Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight.

Friday

Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. West winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.

Saturday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.

Sunday

Mostly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Monday

Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.

Tuesday

Sunny. Highs around 70.