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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

48°F

9°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 30.19 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Apr 8:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Sunshine NC

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 7 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northeast wind 9 to 13 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. East wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 65. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northeast wind 9 to 13 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. East wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Sunshine NC
 35.42°N 81.78°W (Elev. 1801 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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