Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. 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

75°F

24°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.15 in (1020.4 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Last update	12 Aug 8:56 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Greenwood SC

Today
High: 83 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
T-storms
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 89 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a chance of showers. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.