Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Shaw Air Force Base (KSSC)

Lat: 33.97°NLon: 80.48°WElev: 243ft.

A Few Clouds

83°F

28°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.28 in (1025.3 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 9 Sep 10:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Shaw Air Force Base SC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 91. East wind around 6 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. Light and variable wind.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm.  High near 91. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2am.  Low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 90 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 91. East wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. Light and variable wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 91. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2am. Low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Shaw Air Force Base SC
 34°N 80.47°W (Elev. 249 ft)
2:20 am EDT Sep 9, 2026
11am EDT Sep 9, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 15, 2026
 
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