Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Franklin County Airport (KLHZ)

Lat: 36.02° N Lon: 78.33° W Elev: 341 ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 11 Jul 6:15 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Franklin County

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Light and variable winds.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 102.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Sunday
Partly sunny. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Monday And Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs around 90. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Thursday And Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday
Partly sunny. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 60 percent. Heat index values up to 105.



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