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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pickens County Airport (KLQK)

Lat: 34.81°NLon: 82.7°WElev: 1014ft.

Mostly Cloudy

75°F

24°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Jul 2:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Lower Whitewater Falls SC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers between 3am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    T-storms
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 69 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers between 3am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Lower Whitewater Falls SC
 34.97°N 83.02°W (Elev. 1539 ft)
Last Update:
1:25 am EDT Jul 16, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT Jul 16, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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