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Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Coastal Storm to Bring Rain and Wind to New England

Severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the southern Plains today. Large hail is the main threat, along with some damaging winds. A few instances of 2+ inch diameter hail are possible. A storm system moving north along the New England coast will bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the region through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Partly Cloudy

73°F

23°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 29.90 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 May 7:25 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Marion NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Showers likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers. Low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Memorial Day
Showers likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers. Low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Marion NC
 35.68°N 82°W (Elev. 1404 ft)
Last Update:
6:27 pm EDT May 22, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7pm EDT May 22, 2025-6pm EDT May 29, 2025
 
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