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Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Clemson, Clemson-Oconee County Airport (KCEU)

Lat: 34.67°NLon: 82.88°WElev: 892ft.

Partly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.85 in (1009.9 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Apr 1:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Mountain Rest SC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 49. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 49 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 48. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 59. Light north northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 49. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 48. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 59. Light north northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 43.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mountain Rest SC
 34.87°N 83.14°W (Elev. 1759 ft)
Last Update:
2:29 pm EDT Apr 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Apr 30, 2026-6pm EDT May 6, 2026
 
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