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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Pickens County Airport (KLQK)

Lat: 34.81°NLon: 82.7°WElev: 1014ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 13 Jul 10:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Lake Jocassee SC

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 89. Calm wind.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. High near 89. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 72 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. High near 87. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 72 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 86. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 89. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. High near 89. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. High near 87. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 86. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lake Jocassee SC
 34.97°N 82.97°W (Elev. 1102 ft)
Last Update:
6:23 am EDT Jul 13, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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