Dangerous Heat Expands; Heavy Rainfall Threats; Fire Weather Concerns for the West

The heat will increase and expand across the Central Plains, Mississippi Valley, Southeast and into the Eastern U.S. through the week as high pressure builds across the eastern two-thirds of the country. On the northern periphery of this heat, the threat for severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across the northern Plains and upper Midwest through Tuesday. Critical Fire Weather for the west. 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

86°F

30°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.04 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	91°F (33°C)
Last update	21 Jul 10:15 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Marion NC

Today
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 87 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 92 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Sunny early, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 100. 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

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 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, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. 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

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light east wind.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

Friday

A chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 60%.