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

Winchester Municipal Airport (KBGF)

Lat: 35.18° N Lon: 86.07° W Elev: 979 ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 19 Aug 11:35 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Franklin County

Today
Sunny this morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 90s. Light and variable winds.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday
Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 70. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Friday
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday Night Through Sunday
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Monday And Monday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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627 AM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
 
 

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