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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

66°F

19°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Oct 8:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Chimney Rock NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 79. North northwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 79. North northwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 62.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chimney Rock NC
 35.43°N 82.22°W (Elev. 1214 ft)
Last Update:
6:58 pm EDT Oct 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm EDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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