Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Franklin County Airport (K18A)

Lat: 34.34° N Lon: 83.13° W Elev: 890 ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 19 Aug 5:55 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Franklin County

Today
Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Heat index values up to 101 this afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. West winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. West winds around 5 mph. Heat index values up to 105 in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. North winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 60 percent. Heat index values up to 104 in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.



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