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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

82°F

28°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 12 Oct 3:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Lake Lure NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind becoming northwest around 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: Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear then
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind.

    High: 87 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 61. Calm wind.

    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 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 61. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Lake Lure NC
 35.45°N 82.19°W (Elev. 1089 ft)
Last Update:
2:23 pm EDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 19, 2026
 
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