Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes; Winter Weather in the Northern Tier

A slow moving front extending from the Great Lakes region into the Plains will bring snow, wintry mix, and ice accumulation north of the front from the Upper Midwest into New England, and severe weather and heavy rain south of the front. Scattered severe thunderstorms with damaging gusts, severe hail, and heavy rain are expected across parts of the Great Lakes/Midwest through tonight. 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 88%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Apr 2:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Columbus NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light south southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers before 9pm, then a chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light south southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
A chance of showers before 9pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Showers. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Columbus NC
 35.27°N 82.22°W (Elev. 1982 ft)
2:34 am EDT Apr 1, 2026
2am EDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 7, 2026
 
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