Record High Temperatures Likely Across the Mid-Atlantic; Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest and Southwest

An intense heat wave will peak across the Mid-Atlantic and I-95 Urban Corridor this weekend. Record high temperatures are likely with widespread heat indices exceeding 100 degrees. In the Midwest, severe storms capable of producing strong winds, hail, a few tornadoes and heavy rain will be possible Saturday. Additionally, strong storms will also be possible Saturday in the Four Corners region. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Franklin County Airport (KLHZ)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 78.33°WElev: 341ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Jun 3:05 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Wake Forest NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 96 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Wake Forest NC
 36.01°N 78.56°W (Elev. 463 ft)
9:08 pm EDT Jun 21, 2024
3am EDT Jun 22, 2024-6pm EDT Jun 28, 2024
 
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