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Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Overcast

72°F

22°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.19 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 7 Sep 8:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Old Fort NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 88. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 61. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 88. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles S Old Fort NC
 35.61°N 82.18°W (Elev. 1601 ft)
Last Update:
6:18 pm EDT Sep 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm EDT Sep 7, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 14, 2026
 
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