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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

McEntire Air National Guard Weather Facility Base (KMMT)

Lat: 33.92°NLon: 80.8°WElev: 253ft.

Clear

89°F

32°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.9 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 2 Jul 11:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Elgin SC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 106. Light and variable wind.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 106. Light and variable wind.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Light south wind.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 100 °F

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Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 106. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 106. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Light south wind.
Independence Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ESE Elgin SC
 34.13°N 80.7°W (Elev. 135 ft)
Last Update:
12:21 pm EDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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