Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

61°F

16°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.19 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Mar 10:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Columbus NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 74. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 58. North wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 74. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 58. North wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Columbus NC
 35.27°N 82.22°W (Elev. 1982 ft)
5:54 am EDT Mar 26, 2026
10am EDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 1, 2026
 
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