Dangerous Heat and Possible Flooding

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Saturday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Dangerous heat will build across the southern Plains again beginning this weekend. Heavy to excessive rain over the Carolinas Friday may lead to isolated areas of flash flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.00 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	27 Aug 8:55 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Lake Lure NC

Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Isolated
T-storms then
Patchy Fog
Friday
High: 87 °F
Slight Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Saturday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 67 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

A slight chance of showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind.

Saturday Night

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

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 91.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 67.