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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies through Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

52°F

11°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed N 7 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 6 Apr 3:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Forest City NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Light northwest wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 70. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Light northwest wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 70. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Forest City NC
 35.34°N 81.88°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
Last Update:
3:12 am EDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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