Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

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

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.13 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	91°F (33°C)
Last update	13 Jul 11:35 am EDT

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Detailed forecast for

McDowell Mountains

Today

Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Tonight

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Monday

Sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph in the morning, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Light and variable winds, becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Thursday

Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Friday

Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 80 percent. Heat index values up to 100.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Saturday

Mostly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.