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

Pickens County Airport (KLQK)

Lat: 34.81°NLon: 82.7°WElev: 1014ft.

Partly Cloudy

91°F

33°C

Humidity	57%
Wind Speed	SW 5 mph
Barometer	30.09 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	100°F (38°C)
Last update	15 Jul 1:55 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Pumpkintown SC

This Afternoon
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 94 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. Light south southeast wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers between 3am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Sunday

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

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.