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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

Blairsville Airport (KDZJ)

Lat: 34.85°NLon: 84°WElev: 1909ft.

Thunderstorm

85°F

29°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 2 Jul 6:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW Lake Burton GA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WNW Lake Burton GA
 34.88°N 83.64°W (Elev. 3074 ft)
Last Update:
3:49 pm EDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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