Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. 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.

Mostly Cloudy

73°F

23°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.12 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Jul 10:25 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Rock Springs NC

Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 91 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 71 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 92 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Saturday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Sunday

A chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.