Heavy Rain in the Southern Appalachians; Fire Weather and Heat in the West; Monitoring Tropical Storm Erin

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians may bring areas of flooding today. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather conditions to parts of the Great Basin and northern Rockies today and Thursday. Hot to extremely hot temperatures are in place through today across parts of the western U.S. 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.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	S 5 mph
Barometer	29.96 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	13 Aug 6:15 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

West Marion NC

Tonight
Low: 68 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Thursday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 89 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. 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

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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 before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly 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.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Sunday

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

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 91.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.