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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chester Catawba Regional Airport (KDCM)

Lat: 34.79°NLon: 81.2°WElev: 656ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 2 Jul 11:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Mc Connells SC

Heat Advisory until July 2, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
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    Heat Advisory until July 2, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Thu

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Light south southeast wind.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 107. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Independence Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Light south southeast wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 94.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Mc Connells SC
 34.9°N 81.21°W (Elev. 659 ft)
Last Update:
6:44 am EDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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