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.

Partly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.15 in
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	88°F (31°C)
Last update	12 Aug 11:15 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Lake Jocassee SC

Today
High: 80 °F
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Heavy
Rain and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 87 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 71 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. High near 80. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. 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. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog after 10pm. Low around 71. 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 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. 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

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Saturday

A chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89.