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Heavy Rainfall in Florida; Critical Fire Weather in the Southeast; Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii

Thunderstorms and periods of heavy to excessive rainfall will continue over Florida through Thursday; and will begin to impact the central Plains today. Dry and gusty conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions in the Southeast. A Kona Low is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the island chain through the weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

54°F

12°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 30.50 in
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 8 Apr 12:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Cross Keys NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. East wind around 6 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. East wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Cross Keys NC
 35.22°N 82.08°W (Elev. 899 ft)
Last Update:
6:29 am EDT Apr 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Apr 8, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 14, 2026
 
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