Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 29.88 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Jun 10:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Brindletown NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Patchy fog after 2am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A slight chance of showers between 10am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 84. West northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Juneteenth
A slight chance of showers between 10am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 84. West northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Monday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Brindletown NC
 35.6°N 81.76°W (Elev. 2211 ft)
8:09 pm EDT Jun 17, 2026
10pm EDT Jun 17, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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