Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. 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.

Partly Cloudy

88°F

31°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	30.12 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	95°F (35°C)
Last update	15 Jul 1:55 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Columbus NC

This Afternoon
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 92 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 93 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. South southeast wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

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 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Monday

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