Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. 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

88°F

31°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	SE 3 mph
Barometer	30.12 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	95°F (35°C)
Last update	29 Jun 12:55 pm EDT

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Detailed forecast for

Eastern Polk

Today

Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Tonight

Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.

Wednesday

Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s. Light and variable winds, becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Heat index values up to 106.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.

Thursday

Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s. Heat index values up to 105.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.

Friday

Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s. Heat index values up to 105.

Friday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.

Independence Day

Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s. Heat index values up to 105.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.

Sunday

Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to 100.