Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk into the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Possible in the Southeast

A dangerous, record heat wave continues for the Desert Southwest and the Central Valley of California through Saturday, and the Pacific Northwest through Tuesday. Coastal flooding is expected through tonight at high tide along the Eastern Seaboard from Erin, while the high rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. Flash flooding possible today in Georgia and South Carolina. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Greenwood, Greenwood County Airport (KGRD)

Lat: 34.25°NLon: 82.15°WElev: 630ft.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	NE 9 mph
Barometer	30.02 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Last update	22 Aug 8:56 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Kirksey SC

Today
High: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Saturday
High: 80 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Saturday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 85 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 79. East northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light east northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 88.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 84.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.