October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Franklin County Airport (K18A)

Lat: 34.34°NLon: 83.13°WElev: 890ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 6 Oct 3:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Fair Play SC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 53. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 53 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind.

    High: 85 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 53. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Columbus Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Fair Play SC
 34.5°N 83.04°W (Elev. 656 ft)
2:22 pm EDT Oct 6, 2026
4pm EDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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