Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Laurens County Airport (KLUX)

Lat: 34.51°NLon: 81.95°WElev: 696ft.

Partly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed SW 10 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 26 Mar 5:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Watts Mills SC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 48. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 36. Light east wind.

    Low: 36 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 48. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 36. Light east wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Watts Mills SC
 34.51°N 81.95°W (Elev. 696 ft)
2:23 pm EDT Mar 26, 2026
5pm EDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 2, 2026
 
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