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

Laurens County Airport (KLUX)

Lat: 34.51°NLon: 81.95°WElev: 696ft.

Partly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.14 in
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	87°F (31°C)
Last update	12 Aug 12:35 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Gray Court SC

This Afternoon
High: 81 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 87 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth 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 70. Light and variable 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 85. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter 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 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.