Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Northern Plains and Midwest; Fire Weather Threat in the West

Severe thunderstorms will continue to be possible over parts of the northern Plains and upper Midwest through Saturday which could bring large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes. Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce flooding over a part of the Midwest today. Elevated to critical fire weather are expected today into this weekend over parts of the central Rockies and Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

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

Fair

64°F

18°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 30.28 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Jun 8:15 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Eastern McDowell

Today
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming east this afternoon.
Tonight
Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Light and variable winds, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Light and variable winds, becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Wednesday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.



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644 AM EDT Thu Jun 4 2026
 
 

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