Extreme Heat and Fire Weather Conditions in the West; Severe Thunderstorm Threat in the Northern Plains on Thursday

Extreme heat will may set some new daily temperature records across the Desert Southwest. Hot, dry and windy conditions and dry thunderstorms continue to bring fire weather concerns for portions of the Desert Southwest, the central Great Basin and Rockies. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Northern Plains late Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	N 7 mph
Barometer	30.29 in
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	7 Aug 3:55 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Lake Lure NC

Today
High: 78 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance Rain
and Patchy
Fog
Friday
High: 79 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 80 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 80 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 82 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of rain between 1am and 2am. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Light north northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. East northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light north northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 5am, then a slight chance of rain after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.