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Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Intermountain West and East Coast

Tropical moisture from Isaias and Rachel will impact portions of the Intermountain West and East Coast states. Flooding, gusty winds and even a threat for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Meanwhile, record warmth will spread northward across the Mississippi Valley the next few days. Looking for snow, the first winter storm of the season is underway across the northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Partly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed S 6 G 16 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Oct 11:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Chimney Rock NC

Flood Watch October 11, 11:26am until October 11, 02:00pm
Flood Warning until October 11, 02:00pm
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Flood Watch
Flood Warning
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    Flood Watch October 11, 11:26am until October 11, 02:00pm
    Flood Warning until October 11, 02:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 62. West northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 57. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
Tonight
Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 62. West northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Columbus Day
Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 57. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 62.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chimney Rock NC
 35.43°N 82.22°W (Elev. 1214 ft)
Last Update:
9:59 am EDT Oct 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 17, 2026
 
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