Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	30.08 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	86°F (30°C)
Last update	16 Jun 12:05 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Lake Lure NC

This Afternoon
High: 88 °F
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Heavy Rain
then Slight
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 90 °F
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 68 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 92 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 93 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 88. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog before 7am. High near 90. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Juneteenth

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 70.