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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory in effect from July 2, 12:00 PM EDT until July 2, 08:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Franklin County Airport (K18A)

Lat: 34.34°NLon: 83.13°WElev: 890ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity	80%
Wind Speed	SW 3 mph
Barometer	30.14 in
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	97°F (36°C)
Last update	2 Jul 9:35 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles S Fair Play SC

Heat Advisory July 2, 12:00pm until July 2, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Today
High: 98 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 97 °F
Hot
Friday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Independence Day
High: 98 °F
Hot
Saturday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 98 °F
Hot
Sunday Night
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 96 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 104. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind.

Independence Day

Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

Sunday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.