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Heavy Rainfall Continues in Florida; Critical Fire Weather in the Southeast; Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii

Thunderstorms and periods of heavy to excessive rainfall will continue over Florida through Thursday. Gusty winds and low humidity will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions from central Georgia into north-central North Carolina Wednesday. A Kona Low is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the island chain through the weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pickens County Airport (KLQK)

Lat: 34.81°NLon: 82.7°WElev: 1014ft.

Fair

59°F

15°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 7 Apr 11:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Sassafrass Mountain SC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. East northeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Northeast wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 40. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the evening.

    Low: 40 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. East northeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Northeast wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northeast wind around 8 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 40. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Sassafrass Mountain SC
 35.09°N 82.73°W (Elev. 2999 ft)
Last Update:
8:32 pm EDT Apr 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EDT Apr 8, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 14, 2026
 
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