Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect from August 17, 02:35 PM EDT until August 17, 10:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

95°F

35°C

Humidity	44%
Wind Speed	W 3 mph
Barometer	29.97 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	101°F (38°C)
Last update	17 Aug 4:15 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Sunny View NC

Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Mon
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 95 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 92 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 93 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 100. Light west southwest wind. 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 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 92. Light northwest wind.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Light northwest wind.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Thursday Night

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

Friday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 88. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 88.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 87.