Heavy Rain Threatens the Mid-Atlantic on Sunday While Fire Weather Conditions Worsen in the Southwest

Heavy rain is bringing a flash flood risk to parts of the Mid-Atlantic on Sunday. This activity will diminish overnight. On Monday, the focus shifts into the Plains and Mississippi Valley where severe thunderstorms and heavy rains will be possible through Tuesday. Meanwhile, hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest U.S. through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

75°F

24°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Jun 5:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Union Mills NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm.  Patchy fog after 4am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm.  Patchy fog before 8am. High near 87. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 87 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Patchy fog before 8am. High near 87. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Juneteenth
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Union Mills NC
 35.48°N 82°W (Elev. 997 ft)
2:50 pm EDT Jun 15, 2025
5pm EDT Jun 15, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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