National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain and Heat in the Memorial Day Forecast

Strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain with possible flash flooding are expected from Texas to the Upper Mississippi Valley on Memorial Day. Also, a soaking rain with flooding is expected across south-central Florida. Meanwhile, a week of record breaking heat is going to get started across California into the Southwest and Great Basin, as excessive heat warnings stretch across the region. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Pickens County Airport (KLQK)

Lat: 34.81°NLon: 82.7°WElev: 1014ft.

Overcast

78°F

26°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 25 May 2:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Sassafrass Mountain SC

  • Memorial
    Day

    Memorial Day: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. East southeast wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 71 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

    Low: 61 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Patchy fog before 1pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 67. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

    High: 67 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog between 7pm and 8pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 59. East northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

    Low: 59 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 66. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 66 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

    Low: 60 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

    High: 72 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    T-storms
    Likely

    Low: 63 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    T-storms
    Likely

    High: 73 °F

Detailed Forecast

Memorial Day
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. East southeast wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Patchy fog before 1pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 67. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog between 7pm and 8pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 59. East northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 66. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Click Map For Forecast
Disclaimer
Map Legend
Point Forecast:
Sassafrass Mountain SC
 35.07°N 82.79°W (Elev. 2513 ft)
Last Update:
2:45 pm EDT May 25, 2020
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT May 25, 2020-6pm EDT Jun 1, 2020
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation