Extreme Heat Across the Southern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest

Dangerous heat will remain across portions of the southern U.S. through the weekend. A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Severe thunderstorms will produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall over portions of the northern/central Plains into the mid/upper-Mississippi Valleys today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity	54%
Wind Speed	NW 7 mph
Barometer	30.02 in
Dewpoint	59°F (15°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	30 Jul 10:35 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Columbus NC

Today
High: 83 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Sunday
High: 77 °F
Showers then
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 78 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 83. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2am. Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.