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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.

Fog/Mist

55°F

13°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Last update 12 Oct 3:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Lake Lure NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West northwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 82. North northwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West northwest wind around 8 mph.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 82. North northwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lake Lure NC
 35.45°N 82.19°W (Elev. 1089 ft)
Last Update:
2:23 am EDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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