Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Overcast

77°F

25°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 4 Oct 4:45 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Alexander Mills NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. North wind around 6 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Light and variable wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77. North wind around 6 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light northeast wind.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light northeast wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Alexander Mills NC
 35.29°N 81.91°W (Elev. 997 ft)
1:19 pm EDT Oct 4, 2025
4pm EDT Oct 4, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 11, 2025
 
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