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.

A Few Clouds

90°F

32°C

Humidity	55%
Wind Speed	SE 8 mph
Barometer	30.10 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	97°F (36°C)
Last update	15 Jul 12:55 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Catawba SC

This Afternoon
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 96 °F
Hot
Friday Night
Low: 74 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 95 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light south wind.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 6 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Friday

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.