Severe Weather in the Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Northern Plains, Tennessee Valley and Southeast

Numerous severe thunderstorms with a potential for 60-80 mph winds, along with tornadoes (some strong), and large to very large hail are expected across the northern and central Plains through tonight. Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring a flooding threat to parts of North Dakota and Minnesota, and from the Ohio Valley to the Southeast through tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

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

Fog

68°F

20°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Last update 10 Jun 8:15 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

McDowell Mountains

Today
Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog this morning. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms this morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tonight
Mostly clear. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Light and variable winds, becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday
Sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tuesday
Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.



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655 AM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026
 
 

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