Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Intermountain West and East Coast

Tropical moisture from Isaias and Rachel will impact portions of the Intermountain West and East Coast states. Flooding, gusty winds and even a threat for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Meanwhile, record warmth will spread northward across the Mississippi Valley the next few days. Looking for snow, the first winter storm of the season is underway across the northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Partly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Oct 11:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Forest City NC

Flood Watch October 11, 11:42am until October 11, 02:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch October 11, 11:42am until October 11, 02:00pm

    NOW until 2:00pm Sun

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 79. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 79. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 60.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Forest City NC
 35.34°N 81.88°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
9:59 am EDT Oct 11, 2026
11am EDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 17, 2026
 
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