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Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Franklin County Airport (KLHZ)

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

Overcast

81°F

27°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	30.14 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	86°F (30°C)
Last update	16 Aug 9:55 am EDT

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Detailed forecast for

Franklin County

Today

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Tonight

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Monday

Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 104.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 100.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.

Thursday

Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to 105.

Thursday Night

Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Friday

Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Friday Night

Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Saturday

Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.