Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Lancaster County-mc Whirter Field (KLKR)

Lat: 34.72°NLon: 80.86°WElev: 486ft.

Partly Cloudy

91°F

33°C

Humidity	56%
Wind Speed	SE 9 mph
Barometer	30.08 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	100°F (38°C)
Last update	15 Jul 2:35 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Catawba SC

This Afternoon
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 97 °F
Hot
Friday Night
Low: 74 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 96 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. Southeast wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light south southeast wind. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 3 to 8 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 6 mph.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Friday

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.