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Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

64°F

18°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.30 in
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Apr 10:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Columbus NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 79. North northeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Light and variable wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 79. North northeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Columbus NC
 35.27°N 82.22°W (Elev. 1982 ft)
Last Update:
6:25 pm EDT Apr 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm EDT Apr 10, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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