Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Franklin County Airport (K18A)

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

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 4 Jul 9:55 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Franklin County

Tonight
Mostly clear. Isolated showers this evening. Lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph this evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to 103.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. West winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to 103.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to 100.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to 100.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Heat index values up to 100.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to 100.



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