Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Union County Airport - Troy Shelton Field (K35A)

Lat: 34.69°NLon: 81.64°WElev: 610ft.

Overcast

62°F

17°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 May 1:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Union SC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers.  High near 58. North northeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of rain between 8pm and 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Light north northwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers. High near 58. North northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of rain between 8pm and 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Light north northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 43.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Union SC
 34.71°N 81.62°W (Elev. 600 ft)
8:33 pm EDT Apr 30, 2026
1am EDT May 1, 2026-6pm EDT May 7, 2026
 
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