Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest into the Southern Plains; Late Season Snow in the Central Rockies

Scattered severe storms are expected in the Midwest this afternoon/tonight, with another threat possible in the central/southern Plains. Late-season snow is expected over parts of the central Rockies including the Denver Metro into Wednesday. Severe thunderstorms are expected Tuesday and Wednesday across Texas and the mid-South, with threats of damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43° N Lon: 81.94° W Elev: 1079 ft.

Fair

61°F

16°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 May 11:35 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

McDowell Mountains

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Wednesday Night
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Thursday
Showers in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Cooler with lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Monday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.



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409 PM EDT Mon May 4 2026
 
 

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