Current conditions at
Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)
Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.
Fair
79°F
26°C
| Humidity | 51% |
| Wind Speed | S 8 mph |
| Barometer | 30.25 in |
| Dewpoint | 59°F (15°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 80°F (27°C) |
| Last update | 6 Mar 12:55 pm EST |
Extended Forecast for
5 Miles S Old Fort NC
This Afternoon
High: 79 °F
Chance
ShowersTonight
Low: 58 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
ShowersSaturday
High: 78 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-stormsSaturday Night
Low: 57 °F
Showers
LikelySunday
High: 76 °F
Showers
LikelySunday Night
Low: 52 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly CloudyMonday
High: 79 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
ShowersMonday Night
Low: 56 °F
Chance
ShowersTuesday
High: 82 °F
Chance
Showers
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers between midnight and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Light south wind becoming south southwest 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers likely between 8am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
A chance of showers before 9pm, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Old Fort NC
35.56°N 82.15°W (Elev. 1598 ft)
35.56°N 82.15°W (Elev. 1598 ft)
6:18 am EST Mar 6, 2026
1pm EST Mar 6, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
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