Heavy Rainfall Threat for Portions of Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Heat Linger for Southeast and Expands for the West

Moisture and nearby frontal boundary will focus more showers and thunderstorms for portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast today. Rainfall could be locally heavy resulting instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, the heat lingers for areas of the Southeast and expands across the Western U.S. the next several days. Between these areas, severe thunderstorms possible for the Plains and Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 6 Jul 1:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Marion NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 92 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm.  Patchy fog after 2am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm.  Patchy fog before 7am.  Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 92. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 92 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 92. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
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Point Forecast:
Marion NC
 35.68°N 81.97°W (Elev. 1490 ft)
6:39 am EDT Jul 6, 2026
1pm EDT Jul 6, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 12, 2026
 
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