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Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Watches for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Hot in the Mid-Mississippi Valley

Tropical Storm conditions and coastal flooding are possible in the North Carolina Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Watches are in effect. Major Hurricane Erin is expected to bring life threatening surf and rip currents along the East Coast beaches this week. Hot to extremely hot temperatures are forecast through Tuesday in the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Overcast

72°F

22°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Aug 1:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Harris NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Harris NC
 35.25°N 81.91°W (Elev. 899 ft)
Last Update:
7:47 pm EDT Aug 18, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am EDT Aug 19, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 25, 2025
 
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