Storms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will be possible across the southern Appalachians through this evening. Thunderstorms are also expected from the northern/central Plains into portions of the Midwest through Tuesday, and severe storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.97 in
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	95°F (35°C)
Last update	17 Aug 7:35 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Lake Lure NC

Severe T-storm Watch August 17, 08:01pm until August 17, 10:00pm

Severe T-storm Warning until August 17, 08:15pm

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Severe T-storm Watch August 17, 08:01pm until August 17, 10:00pm
Severe T-storm Warning until August 17, 08:15pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 89 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. West northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Light northwest wind.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Friday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 85. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 84.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 84.