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Heavy Rain in the Southeast and Portions of the Central Plains; Mountain Snow in the West

Scattered areas of heavy rain continue to produce isolated flash flooding across the coastlines of the central Gulf and Southeast. A storm system will bring mountain snow, locally heavy rain, gusty winds and much cooler temperatures to portions of the western and central U.S. Above average temperatures will advance eastward into the Great Lakes and Northeast today and Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.32 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Oct 1:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Westminister NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind around 6 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Light east northeast wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind.

    High: 80 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly between 11am and 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Light east northeast wind.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly between 11am and 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Westminister NC
 35.4°N 81.87°W (Elev. 846 ft)
Last Update:
1:19 pm EDT Oct 5, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Oct 5, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 11, 2025
 
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