Threats For Heavy Rain and Severe Thunderstorms Continue in the Plains; Fire Weather Conditions Worsen in the Southwest

On Monday and Tuesday, the focus for heavy rain and severe thunderstorms will continue in the Plains and central Mississippi River Valley. Meanwhile, hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest U.S. 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.

Light Rain

72°F

22°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	NW 5 mph
Barometer	30.08 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	15 Jun 10:35 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Lake Lure NC

Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 88 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 88 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 68 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 88. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. 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, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Juneteenth

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Friday

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

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65.