Heavy Rainfall Along the Central Gulf Coast; Thunderstorms from the Plains to the Central Appalachians; Heat Across the East

A system in the Gulf could produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast into Saturday. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into Friday from Central Plains into the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic today. 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.

Mostly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.09 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	87°F (31°C)
Last update	17 Jul 5:35 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Casar NC

This Afternoon
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 93 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 93 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Southwest wind around 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 1am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Wednesday

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

Wednesday Night

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

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.