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

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. Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies through Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

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

Fair

50°F

10°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 6 Apr 4:55 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Eastern Polk

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



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