Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains

A storm system is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Missouri Valley this afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.39 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Apr 7:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Columbus NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 43. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 43 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 73. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 43. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Columbus NC
 35.27°N 82.22°W (Elev. 1982 ft)
7:01 pm EDT Apr 9, 2026
7pm EDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 16, 2026
 
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