Hurricane Isaias Approaching the Gulf Coast; Remnants of Rachel to Impact the Southwest U.S.

Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall along the U.S. northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday. A life-threatening storm surge is expected along the coast with damaging wind gusts extending well inland. Areas of heavy rainfall are forecast throughout much of the Southeast U.S. The remnants of Rachel will bring gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the Southwest U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

70°F

21°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 8 Oct 8:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Busick NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Light north northwest wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Calm wind.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 50. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 50 °F

    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, mainly after 8am.  High near 56. East wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5am.  Low around 52. East wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 64. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Light north northwest wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 50. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 56. East wind 7 to 10 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 52. East wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 64. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Busick NC
 35.74°N 82.19°W (Elev. 3694 ft)
6:38 pm EDT Oct 8, 2026
8pm EDT Oct 8, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 15, 2026
 
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