October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Shaw Air Force Base (KSSC)

Lat: 33.97°NLon: 80.48°WElev: 243ft.

A Few Clouds

80°F

27°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.6 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 6 Oct 3:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE East Sumter SC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 51. Calm wind.

    Low: 51 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 51. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Columbus Day
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE East Sumter SC
 33.95°N 80.26°W (Elev. 141 ft)
2:21 pm EDT Oct 6, 2026
4pm EDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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