Pacific Storm System Across the West; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southeast
A Pacific storm system will bring strong winds and low elevation rain to much of the West Coast, and heavy high elevation mountain snow to the Sierra-Nevada through Wednesday. Fire weather concerns will continue into Tuesday across the Mid-South and Southeast as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >
Current conditions at
Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)
Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.
Fair
43°F
6°C
| Humidity | 66% |
| Wind Speed | N 5 mph |
| Barometer | 30.35 in |
| Dewpoint | 32°F (0°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 40°F (4°C) |
| Last update | 21 Apr 5:55 am EDT |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles NNW Columbus NC
Today
High: 68 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 51 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 78 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 78 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 55 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 58 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 77 °F
Showers
Likely
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West southwest wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Columbus NC
35.27°N 82.22°W (Elev. 1982 ft)
35.27°N 82.22°W (Elev. 1982 ft)
5:18 am EDT Apr 21, 2026
6am EDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 27, 2026
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