Threats For Heavy Rain and Severe Thunderstorms Continue in the Plains; Fire Weather Conditions Worsen in the Southwest

On Monday and Tuesday, the focus for heavy rain and severe thunderstorms will continue in the Plains and central Mississippi River Valley. Meanwhile, hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest U.S. through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Pickens County Airport (KLQK)

Lat: 34.81°NLon: 82.7°WElev: 1014ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.07 in
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	16 Jun 6:55 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Powelltown NC

Today
High: 79 °F
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 77 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 64 °F
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 80 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 65 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Juneteenth
High: 82 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 77. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Low around 64. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Juneteenth

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 81.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.