Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threat in the East; Snow in the Rockies;

The storm system producing severe weather and isolated flash flooding will begin to weaken tonight. As the storm moves east, several chances for severe weather and heavy rain are possible from the Midwest and Ohio Valley to the Southern Plains, Lower Mississippi and Tennessee valley. Heavy snow continue to impact the Northern Rockies. Critical fire weather conditions persist in the Southern Plains Read More >

Current conditions at

Chester Catawba Regional Airport (KDCM)

Lat: 34.79°NLon: 81.2°WElev: 656ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

82°F

28°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 29.81 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 8 May 3:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Chester SC

Severe T-storm Watch until May 8, 10:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
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    Severe T-storm Watch until May 8, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West southwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West southwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chester SC
 34.69°N 81.21°W (Elev. 522 ft)
2:59 pm EDT May 8, 2024
3pm EDT May 8, 2024-6pm EDT May 15, 2024
 
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