Back-to-Back Storms for the Center of the Nation

These storm systems will bring late season snow, sleet and ice for portions of the northern Plains, upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, where temperatures are warmer, severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Mississippi Valley into the southern Plains. Furthermore, combination of windy and dry conditions will raise fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.19 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 2 Apr 7:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Marion NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Light south southwest wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers likely between 4am and 5am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers.  High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Light south southwest wind.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers likely between 4am and 5am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers. High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
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Point Forecast:
Marion NC
 35.68°N 82°W (Elev. 1404 ft)
7:10 pm EDT Apr 2, 2026
7pm EDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 9, 2026
 
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