Threats For Heavy Rain and Severe Thunderstorms Continue in the Plains; Fire Weather Conditions Worsen in the Southwest

On Monday and Tuesday, the focus for heavy rain and severe thunderstorms will continue in the Plains and central Mississippi River Valley. Meanwhile, hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest U.S. through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Pickens County Airport (KLQK)

Lat: 34.81°NLon: 82.7°WElev: 1014ft.

Fair

70°F

21°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 16 Jun 3:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Lake Jocassee SC

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Patchy fog between 7am and 8am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm.  Patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Patchy fog before 8am. High near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light west southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog before 8am. High near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light west southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Juneteenth
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91.
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Point Forecast:
Lake Jocassee SC
 34.94°N 82.94°W (Elev. 1099 ft)
3:57 am EDT Jun 16, 2025
4am EDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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