Isaias Expected To Be A Strong Hurricane Approaching The Northern Gulf Coast Friday

Isaias is expected to strengthen and be a strong hurricane when it approaches the northern Gulf Coast on Friday. Damaging hurricane-force winds and life-threatening storm surge impacts are expected Friday into Saturday. Isaias will bring heavy rainfall to the northern Gulf Coast and much of the Southeast U.S. Friday into the weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

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

Fair

66°F

19°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 8 Oct 9:55 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

McDowell Mountains

Today
Sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday Night
Showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Sunday
Showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs around 80.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.



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