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

Laurens County Airport (KLUX)

Lat: 34.51° N Lon: 81.95° W Elev: 696 ft.

Fair

54°F

12°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 7:55 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Laurens County

Today
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
Tonight
Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Monday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.



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653 AM EDT Thu Apr 23 2026
 
 

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