First Alert Forecast | Few storms Tuesday-Wednesday, Flood risk Thursday - Friday

AUGUSTA, GA (CSRA) — A few isolated storms possible in the CSRA Monday afternoon, but sunshine filled days with mild, pleasant nights will be the weather theme through Tuesday. Slightly higher storm chances return Wednesday afternoon. Storms look most likely this week on Thursday and Friday. Tonight | Mostly...

Split weekend ahead: Few storms Saturday, sunny Sunday

Friday night update: Most of the thunderstorm activity will continue shifting east tonight, leaving much of the CSRA dry. However, Friday’s storms left behind a very moist, rain-cooled atmosphere. That could allow low clouds and some patchy fog to develop overnight into early Saturday morning, particularly in locations that picked up heavier rainfall. Any low clouds or fog should gradually fade away during the morning, with skies becoming brighter by late morning or early afternoon.

Storms could cause Richmond County school bus delays Friday afternoon

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County School System is monitoring a threat of severe weather Friday afternoon, warning families that some school bus routes could be delayed. School system officials said the RCSS Emergency Management Team remains in regular contact with local emergency management and the National Weather Service as...

Augusta Opens Cooling Centers Amid Extreme Heat Warning

Augusta-Richmond County has opened 11 cooling centers as scorching temperatures bake the region this week. On Tuesday, the Augusta Emergency Management Agency told residents to guard against the heat. People can visit centers at various times. The Bernie Ward Community Center runs Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8...

Hot & Stormy Friday Forecast

Augusta cooling centers stay open as dangerous heat grips area

Sky-high temperatures are forecast this week in Augusta, and cooling centers remain open, offering relief from the dangerous heat. The Augusta Emergency Management Agency is encouraging residents to take precautions as extreme heat continues across the area. More: Highs near 100 keep Augusta under extended heat advisory Residents seeking relief from the heat can visit cooling centers throughout Augusta-Richmond County. For more information, visit: www.augustaga.gov/3387/Shelter-Evacuation-Information . Cooling center locations in Augusta Bernie Ward Community Center : 1941 Lumpkin Road, Augusta. Phone: 706-790-0588. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Blythe Center : 3129 Highway 88, Blythe. Phone: 706-592-4988. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Carrie J. Mays Center : 1014 11th Ave., Augusta. Phone: 706-821-2828. Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Eastview Community Center : 644 Aiken St., Augusta. Phone: 706-821-1775. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Robert Howard Community Center : 103 Diamond Lakes Way, Hephzibah. Phone: 706-826-1370. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Henry H. Brigham Center : 2463 Golden Camp Road, Augusta. Phone: 706-771-2654. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, noon-4 p.m. May Park : 622 Fourth St., Augusta. Phone: 706-724-0504. Hours:

A Little Less Humid for Wednesday

Wednesday Forecast: We begin with a mostly clear sky and temps in the 70s. Great news! No Heat Advisory in effect today as slightly drier air has moved in. Highs will still be in the upper 90s with heat indices in the low 100s, below heat advisory criteria. Highs return to the upper 90s on Thursday, but humidity stays low. For Friday, a cold front brings us a good chance for rain and storms with highs in the mid 90s.

Lexington County Sports-A-Rama Overcomes Bad Weather

Lexington - Hot, humid conditions forced the rescheduling of the Lexington County Sports-A-Rama Friday night. Instead of four varsity games at Lexington High School, only two scrimmages would take place. The other two scrimmages were moved to Pelion High School. Despite the cautionary measures, another form of bad weather approached...

Heat Advisory Continues as Dangerous Heat Persists Across the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — Dangerous heat will continue across the Midlands today. A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. through 8 p.m. for Aiken, Calhoun, Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Orangeburg, Richland and Sumter Counties. Humidity levels will vary considerably across the region today. Areas farther northwest could...

Local shelters see more unhoused residents amid extreme heat

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - As temperatures climb across the CSRA, shelters serving the unhoused population say they’re seeing more people seek relief from the heat. Anthony Bussey, manager of the Love Center day shelter, said more people visit the location on Fenwick Street on hot days. “Anywhere from 50...

100 Degrees Again on Tuesday

Heads up that we have some weak storms moving into the Northwestern CSRA as of 11pm. If you’re in Wilkes, Taliaferro, Hancock, Warren, Glascock, McDuffie, or Lincoln County, you may hear some heavy rain and thunder as you’re heading to bed. Showers could make it as for east as Columbia and Richmond as well, but this activity is weakening. It will be dry by the time you’re waking up and heading out the door Tuesday!

People braving the heat in Augusta

July was the hottest month ever recorded in the United States. Now, hot temperatures are still being felt across the CSRA.

Scattered storms Sunday, then dangerous heat builds early next week in Augusta and the CSRA

Saturday night update: Expect quiet, but humid conditions the rest of tonight with overnight lows in the mid to upper 70s. Patchy fog is possible as we get towards daybreak, especially if you saw rain on Saturday. Sunday looks like a classic late summer day in the CSRA. We’ll start...