Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Franklin County Airport (K18A)

Lat: 34.34°NLon: 83.13°WElev: 890ft.

Partly Cloudy

87°F

31°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SW 12 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 16 Jun 4:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Sandy Cross GA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 88. Light west southwest wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. 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. Increasing clouds, with a high near 88. Light west southwest wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Juneteenth
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94.
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Point Forecast:
Sandy Cross GA
 34.28°N 83.2°W (Elev. 755 ft)
2:50 pm EDT Jun 16, 2025
4pm EDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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