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

Heat Advisory in effect from July 2, 12:00 PM EDT until July 2, 08:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Pickens County Airport (KLQK)

Lat: 34.81°NLon: 82.7°WElev: 1014ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.13 in
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	2 Jul 8:35 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Pumpkintown SC

Heat Advisory July 2, 12:00pm until July 2, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Today
High: 98 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 96 °F
Hot
Friday Night
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Independence Day
High: 98 °F
Hot
Saturday Night
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 97 °F
Hot
Sunday Night
Low: 74 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 94 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 74. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Independence Day

Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

Sunday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.