



Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.
A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at
Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)
Lat: 35.43° N Lon: 81.94° W Elev: 1079 ft.
Fog/Mist
73°F
23°C
Humidity | 100% |
Wind Speed | Calm |
Barometer | 30.10 in |
Dewpoint | 73°F (23°C) |
Visibility | 2.50 mi |
Last update | 12 Jul 11:55 pm EDT |
Detailed forecast for
McDowell Mountains
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday
Patchy fog in the morning. Sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs around 90. North winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny with showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Friday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Saturday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
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