Heavy Rainfall Threat for Mid-Atlantic into Southern New England; Fire Weather Hazards for the West

Heavy rain and isolated severe thunderstorms may cause flash flooding in the northern Mid-Atlantic today. The Mid-Atlantic and Southeast heatwave is slowly easing, while cooler, drier air spreads across the Central and Eastern U.S. for the start of August. Critical fire conditions persist in the Pacific Northwest and Four Corners due to dry storms and gusty winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pickens County Airport (KLQK)

Lat: 34.81°NLon: 82.7°WElev: 1014ft.

Thunderstorm Heavy Rain

72°F

22°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SW 17 G 22 mph
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Last update 31 Jul 2:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Pumpkintown SC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Light west southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 91 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm.  Patchy fog after 4am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 91. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 91 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Patchy fog between 1am and 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East northeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Light west southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 91. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers. Patchy fog between 1am and 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Pumpkintown SC
 35.03°N 82.63°W (Elev. 1138 ft)
1:41 pm EDT Jul 31, 2025
3pm EDT Jul 31, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 7, 2025
 
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