Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Pickens County Airport (KLQK)

Lat: 34.81°NLon: 82.7°WElev: 1014ft.

Fair

50°F

10°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Apr 7:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Sunset SC

  • Today

    Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  High near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 54. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 54 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly between 8am and 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Increasing clouds, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 54. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Sunset SC
 34.96°N 82.86°W (Elev. 1004 ft)
6:08 am EDT Apr 24, 2026
8am EDT Apr 24, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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