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Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fog/Mist

63°F

17°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.32 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 9 Sep 2:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Celo NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Heavy Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 8pm. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Friday
A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 8pm. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles S Celo NC
 35.81°N 82.21°W (Elev. 2854 ft)
Last Update:
2:23 am EDT Sep 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Sep 9, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 15, 2026
 
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