Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest into the Southern Plains; Late Season Snow in the Central Rockies

Scattered severe storms are expected in the Midwest this afternoon/tonight, with another threat possible in the central/southern Plains. Late-season snow is expected over parts of the central Rockies including the Denver Metro into Wednesday. Severe thunderstorms are expected Tuesday and Wednesday across Texas and the mid-South, with threats of damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chester Catawba Regional Airport (KDCM)

Lat: 34.79°NLon: 81.2°WElev: 656ft.

Fair

54°F

12°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 May 4:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Chester SCSimilar City Names

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 81. Light south southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 78. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 81. Light south southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
Chester SCSimilar City Names
 34.69°N 81.21°W (Elev. 522 ft)
2:23 am EDT May 5, 2026
4am EDT May 5, 2026-6pm EDT May 11, 2026
 
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