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Hurricane Isaias to Approach the Northern Gulf Coast on Friday

Isaias is expected to approach the northern Gulf Coast as a strong hurricane on Friday, bringing life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, heavy rain, and severe thunderstorms across the region and Southeast into the weekend, with risks of flooding and tornadoes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 8 Oct 5:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Busick NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Light north northwest wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Calm wind.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 51. Light north wind.

    Low: 51 °F

    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 59. East wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5am. Low around 51. East wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Light north northwest wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 51. Light north wind.
Saturday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 59. East wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5am. Low around 51. East wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Busick NC
 35.72°N 82.19°W (Elev. 3045 ft)
Last Update:
4:49 pm EDT Oct 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Oct 8, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 15, 2026
 
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