Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Laurens County Airport (KLUX)

Lat: 34.51°NLon: 81.95°WElev: 696ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 16 Jun 9:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Hickory Tavern SC

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Juneteenth
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Hickory Tavern SC
 34.5°N 82.22°W (Elev. 568 ft)
6:37 am EDT Jun 16, 2025
10am EDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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