Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Laurens County Airport (KLUX)

Lat: 34.51°NLon: 81.95°WElev: 696ft.

Fog/Mist

64°F

18°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Last update 5 May 9:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Gray Court SC

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Patchy fog before 11am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 81. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am.  Patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South southwest wind around 7 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 81. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South southwest wind around 7 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Thursday
A chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Gray Court SC
 34.56°N 82.1°W (Elev. 705 ft)
6:28 am EDT May 5, 2024
9am EDT May 5, 2024-6pm EDT May 11, 2024
 
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