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Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Mostly Cloudy

88°F

31°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 29 Jun 12:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Forest City NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Light north northeast wind.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light east wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Light north northeast wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light east wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Independence Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Forest City NC
 35.34°N 81.9°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
Last Update:
6:34 am EDT Jun 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 5, 2026
 
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