Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

86°F

30°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed S 9 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 17 Jun 2:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Celo NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  High near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 60 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Juneteenth
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles S Celo NC
 35.84°N 82.21°W (Elev. 2808 ft)
3:04 pm EDT Jun 17, 2025
3pm EDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 24, 2025
 
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