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

Elbert County - Patz Field (KEBA)

Lat: 34.1° N Lon: 82.82° W Elev: 604 ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 5 Jul 8:15 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Elbert County

Today
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to 106.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Southwest 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. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 104.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Heat index values up to 100.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Heat index values up to 100.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 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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637 AM EDT Sun Jul 5 2026
 
 

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