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Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest and Ohio Valley Tuesday

Multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms appear likely Tuesday across the Midwest and Ohio Valley, with severe wind gusts in excess of 75 mph as the primary threat. Heavy to excessive rainfall may lead to considerable flash and urban flooding impacts Tuesday across portions of the Ohio Valley. A Moderate Risk (level 3 of 4) of excessive rainfall has been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pickens County Airport (KLQK)

Lat: 34.81°NLon: 82.7°WElev: 1014ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 10 Aug 8:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Arial SC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 100. Light and variable wind.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 100. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. West wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Arial SC
 34.85°N 82.62°W (Elev. 1086 ft)
Last Update:
6:14 pm EDT Aug 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm EDT Aug 10, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 17, 2026
 
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