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Excessive Rainfall and Significant Flooding in the Upper Midwest This Weekend

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected over the weekend across eastern Iowa, northern Missouri, northwest Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Numerous flash floods, some with significant impacts, are expected in these areas. Heaviest rainfall will occur overnight Saturday and Sunday, so be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.19 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 8 Aug 5:05 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Columbus NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. North northeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82. North northeast wind around 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Columbus NC
 35.25°N 82.19°W (Elev. 1099 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 pm EDT Aug 8, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Aug 8, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 15, 2025
 
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