Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Overcast

81°F

27°C

Humidity	51%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.29 in
Dewpoint	61°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	8 Sep 3:55 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Columbus NC

Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 88 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 83 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Light and variable wind.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.