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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Drizzle

70°F

21°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.15 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	4.00 mi
Last update	12 Aug 5:55 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Mill Spring NC

Today
High: 76 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Heavy Rain
and Patchy
Fog
Wednesday
High: 81 °F
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 82 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light west southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Friday

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

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 86.