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Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Pickens County Airport (KLQK)

Lat: 34.81°NLon: 82.7°WElev: 1014ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 23 Apr 2:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Lake Jocassee SC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 78. Light south wind.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 73. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and midnight. Low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 78. Light south wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 73. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and midnight. Low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lake Jocassee SC
 34.97°N 82.97°W (Elev. 1102 ft)
Last Update:
2:23 pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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