Severe Thunderstorms in West Texas; Heavy Rainfall in the Southeast U.S.

Scattered strong to severe storms capable of sporadic large hail and severe winds are expected this afternoon and evening across portions of western Texas. Widespread showers and thunderstorms may produce isolated flash flooding across the Ozarks today and the Southeast into next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

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

Mostly Cloudy

73°F

23°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 May 10:15 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Eastern McDowell

Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds around 5 mph this evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
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. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Light and variable winds, becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Sunday
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Monday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs around 80.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.



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651 PM EDT Fri May 29 2026
 
 

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