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Severe Thunderstorms, Heat Indices Soar: Relief This Weekend!

8/3/2025

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Brace yourself, Upstate! Severe thunderstorms are on the horizon this Friday, bringing a 60% chance of rain and sweltering heat indices soaring to 106°F. A cold front is set to unleash heavy rainfall and flash flood risks. But relief is coming—expect cooler temps in the mid-70s this weekend, with scattered storms lingering into next week.

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Brace yourself, Upstate! Severe thunderstorms are on the horizon this Friday, bringing a 60% chance of rain and sweltering heat indices soaring to 106°F. A cold front is set to unleash heavy rainfall and flash flood risks. But relief is coming—expect cooler temps in the mid-70s this weekend, with scattered storms lingering into next week.