Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Franklin County Airport (K18A)

Lat: 34.34°NLon: 83.13°WElev: 890ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity	62%
Wind Speed	N 5 mph
Barometer	30.13 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	92°F (33°C)
Last update	13 Jul 10:35 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Hartwell GA

Today
High: 95 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 97 °F
Hot
Monday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 93 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 72 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Partly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 72 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 91 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Light northwest wind.

Monday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 105. Light and variable wind.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.