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

61°F

16°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.28 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Mar 5:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Sunshine NC

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 78 °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 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. 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 60. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. 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 78. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
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 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Sunshine NC
 35.44°N 81.78°W (Elev. 1598 ft)
2:25 am EDT Mar 31, 2026
5am EDT Mar 31, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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