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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

Anderson, Anderson County Airport (KAND)

Lat: 34.5°NLon: 82.71°WElev: 781ft.

A Few Clouds

85°F

29°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	SW 5 mph
Barometer	30.10 in (1018.1 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	12 Aug 1:56 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Anderson County Airport SC

This Afternoon
High: 83 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Heavy Rain
and Patchy
Fog
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 88 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind around 5 mph. 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, mainly before 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter 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 88. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

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 87.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.