October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chester Catawba Regional Airport (KDCM)

Lat: 34.79° N Lon: 81.2° W Elev: 656 ft.

Fair

54°F

12°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 6 Oct 8:15 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Chester County

Today
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Light and variable winds.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Light and variable winds.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Light and variable winds.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Saturday
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s.
Sunday
Showers likely. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Columbus Day
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.



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649 AM EDT Tue Oct 6 2026
 
 

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