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Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Thunderstorm Rain

73°F

23°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed NW 10 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 4 Aug 3:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Cross Keys NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2am and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2am and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cross Keys NC
 35.24°N 82.08°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
Last Update:
2:23 pm EDT Aug 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 11, 2026
 
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