Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

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

Mostly Cloudy

64°F

18°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.11 in
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	5 May 10:45 pm EDT

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Detailed forecast for

Eastern McDowell

Tonight

Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers late this evening. Areas of fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds around 5 mph, becoming east after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Monday

Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog in the morning. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Widespread dense fog after midnight with visibility one quarter mile or less at times. Lows around 60. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Tuesday

Widespread dense fog in the morning. Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly sunny with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in the morning. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Wednesday

Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Thursday

A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Friday

A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Friday Night

Mostly clear. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Saturday

Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.