Laurens County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Synopsis...

ON THE WEATHER MAP...

A WEAK FRONTAL BOUNDARY WILL TRACK ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA TODAY 
BRINGING ANOTHER ROUND OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS TO THE AREA. 
SLIGHTLY DRIER AIR WILL MOVE INTO THE REGION TONIGHT AND TUESDAY 
WITH A BREAK FROM THE SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS FOR MOST OF THE AREA 
ON TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND NIGHT. DAYTIME TEMPERATURES WILL CONTINUE A 
DEGREE OR TWO BELOW NORMAL THROUGH WEDNESDAY WITH OVERNIGHT LOWS 
NEAR NORMAL.

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Regional Hourly Observations For LAURENS County
700 PM EDT TUE MAY 07 2024

...UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ANDERSON PTSUNNY 81 64 56 SW10 29.82F LIBERTY PTSUNNY 79 67 66 SW10G16 29.82S SPARTANBURG MOSUNNY 81 63 54 SW5 29.81R CLEMSON PTSUNNY 78 66 66 VRB3 29.83S GREENVILLE PTSUNNY 81 64 56 SW13 29.83R GREENWOOD MOSUNNY 79 66 64 SW13G18 29.83F GREER MOSUNNY 82 62 50 SW14 29.82R ROCK HILL PTSUNNY 79 69 71 SW5 29.80S CHESTER PTSUNNY 79 68 69 CALM 29.82R LAURENS MOSUNNY 81 64 57 SW9 29.82S ...CENTRAL SOUTH CAROLINA... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS COLUMBIA APT MOSUNNY 87 65 47 SW9 29.79F COLUMBIA OWENS MOSUNNY 87 63 44 SW9 29.80F MCENTIRE ANGB MOSUNNY 86 64 48 SW6 29.78F ORANGEBURG MOSUNNY 88 66 48 SW8 29.82S SUMTER SHAW MOSUNNY 88 64 45 S8 N/A NEWBERRY MOSUNNY 82 61 47 S9 29.85S AIKEN MOSUNNY 84 63 49 SW13 29.85S BARNWELL PTSUNNY 88 66 48 W5 29.83S MANNING MOSUNNY 84 64 51 SW6 29.81S CAMDEN MOSUNNY 86 66 51 CALM 29.80F LANCASTER CLOUDY 81 72 74 CALM 29.81R WINNSBORO PTSUNNY 82 63 51 SW7 29.81S ...EASTERN AND COASTAL SOUTH CAROLINA... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS MYRTLE BEACH SUNNY 78 75 90 S12 29.83R N MYRTLE BCH SUNNY 77 71 82 SW15 29.82R CONWAY SUNNY 82 70 65 CALM 29.82R MARION MOSUNNY 81 73 78 SW3 29.81S HARTSVILLE PTSUNNY 82 70 65 CALM 29.80F FLORENCE PTSUNNY 85 70 60 S5 29.80S DARLINGTON PTSUNNY 84 71 65 S7 29.80F CHARLESTON APT MOSUNNY 82 70 66 S12 29.84R MOUNT PLEASANT SUNNY 81 72 74 SW12 29.84R WALTERBORO MOSUNNY 86 64 48 SW7 29.84S BEAUFORT MOSUNNY 83 71 67 S8 29.84S HILTON HEAD SUNNY 79 73 83 S10 29.86F ...EASTERN GEORGIA... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS AUGUSTA BUSH F MOSUNNY 86 63 45 W7 29.82R AUGUSTA DANIEL MOSUNNY 85 63 47 SW7 29.84S THOMSON MOSUNNY 83 65 54 SW3 29.85S WASHINGTON MOSUNNY 82 66 58 SW7 29.85S CLAXTON MOSUNNY 88 63 43 W3 29.85S SYLVANIA MOSUNNY 87 64 44 W7 29.84F STATESBORO MOSUNNY 85 62 46 SW9 29.84S SAVANNAH PTSUNNY 85 71 63 S10 29.84S ...SOUTHERN NORTH CAROLINA... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CHARLOTTE PTSUNNY 82 68 62 SW8 29.80F MONROE PTSUNNY 80 71 74 S3 29.80R WADESBORO PTSUNNY 82 69 64 CALM 29.80R ROCKINGHAM PTSUNNY 83 68 59 W3 29.81R RUTHERFORDTON MOSUNNY 77 68 73 SW5 29.82S ASHEVILLE PTSUNNY 77 63 61 S9 29.85S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Carolina
Based on observations at 700pm EDT, Tuesday May 07, 2024

Across South Carolina...temperatures are near 81 degrees west, near 87 degrees central, and near 82 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly sunny west, mostly sunny central, and mostly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 47%, and the dew point is near 65 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 70 degrees. The livestock heat stress category is no stress west, no stress central, and no stress east. Winds are from the southwest at 13 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southwest at 9 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 12 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 88 degrees at Sumter Shaw and Orangeburg. The lowest temperature is 77 degrees at North Myrtle Beach.

Current NOWCAST not available:
Nowcasts are not issued routinely during fair weather. Only when
precipitation or other significant weather is occuring in this county will these
forecasts be issued. Currently, there is no short term forecast in effect.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For LAURENS County,SC

507 AM EDT Tue May 7 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday. Periods of scattered to widespread thunderstorms are expected through Thursday and possibly into Friday. Conditions will remain favorable for isolated severe thunderstorms throughout this time frame. While storms will have primarily an afternoon and evening focus, overnight and early morning storms will also be possible. The highest potential for organized severe storms is expected Thursday afternoon. In addition, the threat for locally excessive rainfall and flash flooding will steadily increase for locations that receive multiple rounds of heavy rainfall over the next 3 days. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT None.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For LAURENS County, SC
Issued at 505 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024 TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 30 percent.
12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2
Medium & Long Range Outlook For South Carolina S CAROLINA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAY 13-17 MAY 15-21 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Normal Above Precipitation: Above Above .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Almanac Information
Tuesday May 07, 2024 the 128th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 17.230000 Distance 0.999717 AU Rise 06:28 EDT Set 20:13 EDT Transit Meridian 13:20 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:02 EDT Ends 20:39 EDT Calculations made for central point in the state. Time in ET -- and will vary due to location and elevation -- Priddy

Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ MAY 7TH...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1840... A powerful tornado wrecked many boats at the Natchez Landing in Mississippi, then plowed through the city on the bluff. The tornado killed 317 persons, and caused a million dollars damage. The force of the storm caused houses to burst open. The tornado was the most deadly and destructive in early American history. (David Ludlum) ...1964... The temperature at White Mountain 2, located in California, dipped to 15 degrees below zero to set a record for May for the continental U.S. (The Weather Channel)

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