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

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. 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. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

50°F

10°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 6 Apr 8:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Lake Lure NC

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. East wind around 7 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Patchy frost between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Patchy Frost
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 70. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. East wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Patchy frost between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles S Lake Lure NC
 35.41°N 82.2°W (Elev. 1175 ft)
Last Update:
6:50 am EDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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