Scattered Severe Thunderstorms Across the Northern Plains; Fire Weather Concerns in the Western U.S.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are forecast across central and eastern North Dakota, as well as far northwest Minnesota Saturday (Slight Risk level 2 of 5). Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist through the weekend across the Western U.S. Isolated dry thunderstorms could lead to new fire starts over portions of the northern Rockies. 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.

Overcast

72°F

22°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	NE 10 mph
Barometer	30.14 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	26 Jul 11:45 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Old Fort NC

Overnight
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Saturday
High: 84 °F
Slight Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
Showers then
Patchy Fog
Sunday
High: 86 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 8pm. Patchy fog between 2am and 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 84. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 87. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.