Active Spring Like Pattern Across the Eastern Half of the Country

The second storm will track across central and eastern portion of the country this weekend. Heavy wintry precipitation will affect the northern Plains to the upper peninsula of Michigan. Severe thunderstorms are expected along and ahead of the cold front, where very large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are possible from the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valleys to southern Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lancaster County-mc Whirter Field (KLKR)

Lat: 34.72°NLon: 80.86°WElev: 486ft.

Mostly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed S 10 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 3 Apr 4:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Catawba SC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 75. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 75. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Catawba SC
 34.85°N 80.89°W (Elev. 499 ft)
2:25 pm EDT Apr 3, 2026
4pm EDT Apr 3, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 10, 2026
 
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