Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Pickens County Airport (KLQK)

Lat: 34.81°NLon: 82.7°WElev: 1014ft.

Mostly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.15 in
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	12 Aug 11:35 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Keowee-Toxaway S.P. SC

Today
High: 82 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 87 °F
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3am and 5am, then a chance of showers after 5am. Patchy fog after 10pm. Low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 91.