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

Shelby Municipal Airport (KEHO)

Lat: 35.26°NLon: 81.6°WElev: 853ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity	77%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.14 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	86°F (30°C)
Last update	2 Jul 9:15 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE East Gaffney SC

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

Click here for hazard details and duration

Heat Advisory

Today
High: 99 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 99 °F
Hot
Friday Night
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Independence Day
High: 99 °F
Hot
Saturday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 99 °F
Hot
Sunday Night
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 97 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 107. Light and variable wind.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 104. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Independence Day

Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Light southeast wind.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

Sunday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.