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Heavy Rain in the Southern Appalachians; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring Tropical Storm Erin

Heavy to excessive rain falling over the southern Appalachians may bring areas of flooding into Wednesday. Hot temperatures are in place through Wednesday across parts of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Hurricane by late this week as it moves westward across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor forecasts for any Puerto Rico or U.S. East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Franklin County Airport (K18A)

Lat: 34.34°NLon: 83.13°WElev: 890ft.

Fog/Mist

73°F

23°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Last update 13 Aug 1:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Franklin Springs GA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 89 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4am. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 89. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 89 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light west northwest wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4am. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 89. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light west northwest wind.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Franklin Springs GA
 34.28°N 83.15°W (Elev. 699 ft)
Last Update:
1:27 am EDT Aug 13, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT Aug 13, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 19, 2025
 
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