Severe Thunderstorms in Portions of the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes

A few severe thunderstorms with large hail, are expected across parts of the middle and upper Mississippi River Valley tonight through early morning. Snow and a wintry mix overnight in the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes can cause hazardous travel conditions. Fire weather concerns continue for a large portion of the central and southern High Plains and Four Corners region this evening. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Overcast

59°F

15°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.27 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Mar 4:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Rutherfordton/Rutherford Co-Marchman Field Airport NC

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light south southwest wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light south southeast wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light south southwest wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light south southeast wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Friday
A chance of rain between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
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Point Forecast:
Rutherfordton/Rutherford Co-Marchman Field Airport NC
 35.43°N 81.95°W (Elev. 1053 ft)
2:25 am EDT Mar 31, 2026
5am EDT Mar 31, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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