Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Mostly Cloudy

72°F

22°C

Humidity	47%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.84 in
Dewpoint	50°F (10°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	24 Apr 8:15 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Lake Lure NC

Tonight
Low: 56 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 82 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 55 °F
Showers then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 82 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 48 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 50 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 78 °F
Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 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.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely. Low around 55. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. East northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 50%.