Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Ohio Valley; Record Warmth in the Central U.S.

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Ohio Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

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

Fair

64°F

18°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Oct 8:55 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Eastern McDowell

Today
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Light and variable winds, becoming south around 5 mph this afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows around 60. Light and variable winds.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Light and variable winds, becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs around 60. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 40.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.



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644 AM EDT Thu Oct 15 2026
 
 

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