Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Southeast and Southwest

Tropical moisture from Isaias and Rachel will impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest this weekend. Flash flooding, strong winds and even a threat for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Meanwhile, strong winds and dry fuels are raising fire weather concerns across the central Great Basin and western High Plains. Across the northern Rockies, first winter storm of the season. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Rain

63°F

17°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	N 7 mph
Barometer	30.01 in
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	2.50 mi
Last update	11 Oct 12:55 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Forest City NC

Flood Watch October 11, 01:21am until October 11, 02:00pm

Flash Flood Warning until October 11, 04:45am

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Flood Watch

Flash Flood Warning

Flood Watch October 11, 01:21am until October 11, 02:00pm
Flash Flood Warning until October 11, 04:45am
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Overnight
Low: 63 °F
Heavy Rain
and Patchy
Fog
Sunday
High: 72 °F
Heavy Rain
and Patchy
Fog then
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 61 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Columbus Day
High: 80 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 55 °F
Clear
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 57 °F
Clear
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog. Low around 63. East southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Sunday

Showers likely, mainly before 10am. The rain could be heavy at times. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

Columbus Day

Sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Monday Night

Clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 82.

Tuesday Night

Clear, with a low around 57.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 85.