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Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest into the Southern Plains; Late Season Snow in the Central Rockies

Scattered severe storms are expected in the Midwest this afternoon/tonight, with another threat possible in the central/southern Plains. Late-season snow is expected over parts of the central Rockies including the Denver Metro into Wednesday. Severe thunderstorms are expected Tuesday and Wednesday across Texas and the mid-South, with threats of damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

57°F

14°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 May 1:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Ruth NCSimilar City Names

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Light south wind becoming south southwest 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Light south wind becoming south southwest 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
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Point Forecast:
Ruth NCSimilar City Names
 35.39°N 81.95°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
Last Update:
6:18 pm EDT May 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT May 5, 2026-6pm EDT May 11, 2026
 
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