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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

55°F

13°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Oct 4:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Columbus NC

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 58. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 60. Light west northwest wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 58. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 60. Light west northwest wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 62.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
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Point Forecast:
Columbus NC
 35.25°N 82.22°W (Elev. 1289 ft)
Last Update:
2:23 am EDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am EDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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