Oppressive Heat Continues; Severe Storms and Heavy Rain

An oppressive and dangerous heat wave continues across a large section of the U.S. with hazy, hot and humid conditions. Widespread excessive heat warnings and heat advisories stretch from the central and southern Plains to the Southeast. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected in multiple spots, in Montana, parts of the Midwest and from the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys into the Carolinas. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Partly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.01 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	6 Jul 8:35 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Shumont NC

Tonight

Severe
Thunderstorms
and Patchy
Fog
Low: 69 °F
Thursday

Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
High: 89 °F
Thursday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 70 °F
Friday

Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
High: 88 °F
Friday
Night

T-storms
Likely
Low: 70 °F
Saturday

Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
High: 84 °F
Saturday
Night

T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Low: 67 °F
Sunday

Showers
Likely
High: 75 °F
Sunday
Night

Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Low: 64 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. West wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 88. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 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.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 84. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.