Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Heat Building in the West

Storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions are expected in the Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect. Tropical storm conditions are possible along the eastern shore of Virginia Thursday. Hurricane Erin will continue to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fog/Mist

70°F

21°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.03 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	20 Aug 5:55 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Old Fort NC

Today
High: 88 °F
Partly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Patchy Fog
Thursday
High: 86 °F
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 79 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 80 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 82 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 86. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 82.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.