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Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

55°F

13°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed N 7 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill53°F (12°C)
Last update 19 Apr 11:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Busick NC

Wind Advisory April 19, 11:59am until April 19, 02:00pm
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Wind Advisory
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    Wind Advisory April 19, 11:59am until April 19, 02:00pm

    NOW until 2:00pm Sun

    Wind Advisory

  • Today

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 59. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 59. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 48.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
Busick NC
 35.77°N 82.19°W (Elev. 3392 ft)
Last Update:
10:45 am EDT Apr 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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