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Heavy Rainfall Continues in Florida; Critical Fire Weather in the Southeast; Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii

Thunderstorms and periods of heavy to excessive rainfall will continue over Florida through Thursday. Gusty winds and low humidity will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions from central Georgia into north-central North Carolina Wednesday. A Kona Low is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the island chain through the weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

54°F

12°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 30.32 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 8 Apr 1:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Ruth NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North northeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. North northeast wind around 9 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Calm wind.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North northeast wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. North northeast wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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Point Forecast:
Ruth NC
 35.39°N 81.95°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
Last Update:
8:32 pm EDT Apr 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EDT Apr 8, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 14, 2026
 
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