Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43° N Lon: 81.94° W Elev: 1079 ft.

Fair

46°F

8°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 6 Apr 7:35 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

McDowell Mountains

Today
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph this morning.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 60. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
Thursday
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs around 80.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs around 80.



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730 AM EDT Mon Apr 6 2026
 
 

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