Threats For Heavy Rain and Severe Thunderstorms Continue in the Plains; Fire Weather Conditions Worsen in the Southwest

On Monday and Tuesday, the focus for heavy rain and severe thunderstorms will continue in the Plains and central Mississippi River Valley. Meanwhile, hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest U.S. through midweek. 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.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

72°F

22°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.06 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Jun 9:15 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Columbus NC

Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Chance
Showers then
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 82 °F
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 68 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind 3 to 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Juneteenth

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64.