Heavy Rainfall Along the Central Gulf Coast; Thunderstorms from the Plains to the Central Appalachians; Heat Across the East

A system in the Gulf could produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast into Saturday. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into Friday from Central Plains into the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic today. 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.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity	66%
Wind Speed	S 8 mph
Barometer	30.15 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	17 Jul 12:25 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Ruth NC

This Afternoon
High: 92 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 94 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 4pm. Sunny early, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light west wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Monday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.