Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mississippi Valley; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms and the threat for excessive rainfall will move into the mid-Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys today. There is potential for a few strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, large hail, and scattered flash flooding. Low humidity and windy conditions will continue to produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Union County Airport - Troy Shelton Field (K35A)

Lat: 34.69° N Lon: 81.64° W Elev: 610 ft.

Fair

67°F

19°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Apr 2:35 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Union County

Today
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Tuesday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday
Showers in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s.
Saturday
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.



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