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

Severe thunderstorms will persist tonight across the Middle Mississippi Valley, producing damaging winds, large to very large hail and several tornadoes. 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

Chester Catawba Regional Airport (KDCM)

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

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Apr 6:35 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Chester County

Today
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday
Showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Less humid with highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 50.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday
Showers likely. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.



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333 AM EDT Tue Apr 28 2026
 
 

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