Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

McEntire Air National Guard Weather Facility Base (KMMT)

Lat: 33.92°NLon: 80.8°WElev: 253ft.

Thunderstorm

90°F

32°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.9 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index101°F (38°C)
Last update 12 Jul 1:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Elgin SC

Severe T-storm Watch until July 12, 09:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
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    Severe T-storm Watch until July 12, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sun

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 94 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am.  Patchy fog after 5am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 69 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Light east wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Patchy fog before 9pm. Low around 68. Light east wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 68 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 84. East wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 90 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 103. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before 9pm. Low around 68. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 84. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
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Point Forecast:
Elgin SC
 34.18°N 80.81°W (Elev. 305 ft)
2:51 pm EDT Jul 12, 2026
2pm EDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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