Severe Thunderstorms in Portions of the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes

A few severe thunderstorms with large hail, are expected across parts of the middle and upper Mississippi River Valley tonight through early morning. Snow and a wintry mix overnight in the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes can cause hazardous travel conditions. Fire weather concerns continue for a large portion of the central and southern High Plains and Four Corners region this evening. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

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

Overcast

59°F

15°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.27 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Mar 4:55 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Eastern McDowell

Today
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with rain likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of rain and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday
Partly sunny with a chance of rain. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday
Partly sunny with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs in the mid 60s.



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