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Extreme Heat and Fire Weather Conditions in the West; Severe Thunderstorm Threat in the Northern Plains on Thursday

Extreme heat will may set some new daily temperature records across the Desert Southwest. Hot, dry and windy conditions and dry thunderstorms continue to bring fire weather concerns for portions of the Desert Southwest, the central Great Basin and Rockies. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Northern Plains late Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lancaster County-mc Whirter Field (KLKR)

Lat: 34.72°NLon: 80.86°WElev: 486ft.

Overcast

66°F

19°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 7 Aug 5:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Fort Lawn SC

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of rain after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. North northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. North northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East northeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of rain after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. North northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. North northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East northeast wind around 7 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fort Lawn SC
 34.69°N 80.91°W (Elev. 499 ft)
Last Update:
5:37 am EDT Aug 7, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am EDT Aug 7, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 13, 2025
 
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