Franklin County can expect hot and humid conditions Thursday, with showers and thunderstorms possible during the afternoon and evening. Cooler and drier weather will arrive for the Labor Day weekend.
Weather Alerts
A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. Heat index values could reach 102 degrees. Residents should limit strenuous outdoor activity, drink plenty of water and check on those who may be vulnerable to the heat.
A Flood Watch remains in effect through midnight Thursday. Thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall, damaging winds and localized flash flooding. Never drive through a flooded roadway.
Today: Thursday
Thursday will be mostly sunny, hot and humid, with a high near 92 degrees. Showers and thunderstorms may develop after 1 p.m. The chance of rain is 30%.
Storms will remain possible Thursday night before ending around 2 a.m. The overnight low will be near 70 degrees.
Tomorrow: Friday
Friday will be partly sunny with showers and thunderstorms likely, especially during the afternoon. The high will be near 89 degrees, with a 60% chance of rain.
Showers may continue into Friday night before gradually ending. The low will be near 67 degrees.
Seven-Day Forecast
- Thursday: Hot and humid with afternoon storms possible. High 92, low 70.
- Friday: Partly sunny with showers and thunderstorms likely. High 89, low 67.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid. High 82, low 57.
- Sunday: Sunny. High 80, low 56.
- Labor Day Monday: Sunny. High 80, low 59.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High 84, low 62.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High 87.
