October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Laurens County Airport (KLUX)

Lat: 34.51°NLon: 81.95°WElev: 696ft.

Partly Cloudy

73°F

23°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 5:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Watts Mills SC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 48. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 48 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Light east northeast wind.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 48. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Light east northeast wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Columbus Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Watts Mills SC
 34.51°N 81.95°W (Elev. 696 ft)
2:22 pm EDT Oct 6, 2026
5pm EDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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