Health Risks Rise as Summer Heat and Humidity Grip Augusta Area

Scorching temps paired with thick moisture make the Augusta area a pressure cooker. The heat index shoots up fast. Days of unrelenting warmth stack up like bricks. Risk grows with each sunrise. Construction workers spend hours under the sun hammering, lifting, pouring concrete. Landscapers push mowers across lawns while rays...

First Alert Forecast l Late day storm possible Sunday into next week

AUGUSTA (WRDW/WAGT) – A cool front will slide through the CSRA Saturday morning, providing a brief break from the tropical humidity of the past few days. Weekend outlook: Saturday should be a dry day for most around the CSRA. The exception could be Emanuel, Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale counties, where you will be close enough to the cold front this afternoon to have a thunderstorm in the afternoon.

CLOSURES: Severe weather threat across CSRA affects schedules

Due to the severe weather threat across the area, several places in the CSRA are operating on adjusted schedules.

First Alert lifted after storm system causes power outages, early closures

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A First Alert Weather Day has been lifted after severe storms caused some power outages in the area. According to First Alert Meteorologist Malik Bryant, the First Alert was allowed to expire just before 3 a.m. Friday. Ahead of the storm, there were power outages and...

Severe Thunderstorm Threat With Damaging Wind Gusts Targeting North Georgia Today Including Atlanta Gainesville Rome and Chattanooga Through the Afternoon and Evening

ATLANTA, GA — A severe thunderstorm threat is in place across North Georgia today, with damaging wind gusts identified as the primary hazard for storms expected to develop this afternoon and especially this evening, as scattered but strong storms target Atlanta, Gainesville, Rome, Calhoun, and the broader corridor stretching toward Chattanooga and Athens.

Rain brings relief as gardens thrive

Update: Cloudy skies continue as the showers and light rain end across the area. A weakening cluster of thunderstorms continues west of I-75, along the FL/GA line. These will continue to weaken as they approach I-75, bringing a few showers and downpours to Columbia County and areas along I-10 and US 90.

South Carolina drought panel downgrades 11 counties to moderate

(WPDE) — After months of unusually dry weather across South Carolina, state drought officials have eased drought conditions in 11 counties, citing improved rainfall and water indicators in parts of the state. The S.C. Drought Response Committee downgraded Anderson, Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Richland, Saluda and...

First Alert Forecast l First Alert Weather Day through Friday morning.

AUGUSTA (WRDW/WAGT) – Localized flash flooding will be a concer through the early morning hours Friday. Use extreme caution on the roadways. We have a First Alert in effect until 7am. FIRST ALERT: Friday. We are issuing a First Alert Friday for flash flooding potential and windy conditions. Flooding:...

First Alert Forecast l Hottest weekend of the year headed to the CSRA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — FIRST ALERT SUNDAY. Afternoon high temperatures will reach the upper 90s with feels-like temperatures up to 105°. Moisture is building in the CSRA, and rising humidity will shape our forecast. Sunday. Highs: Middle to upper 90s. Heat index: 102°-107° from Noon through 7 p.m....

Hot and Steamy Weekend

Friday Forecast has all the Summer feels

Friday Forecast: Few clouds early this morning with temps in the low 70s. Get ready for another hot and humid day with highs in the upper 90s and heat indices will be in the low 100s. Little change in the forecast for the weekend but cooler temps and better rain chances move in for next week.

Tracking the first major heat wave of the season

Tuesday evening update: We’re entering a typical summer pattern here in the CSRA with afternoon and evening showers and storms. The bigger story though will be the heat and humidity. Highs will be soaring into the mid 90s later this week and into weekend. When you combine that with high humidity, heat index values will be around 100 to 105 degrees. Since this will be our first major heat wave of the season, it’s important to take precautions. Stay hydrated, take breaks in the A/C, and check on others who are vulnerable to heat related illnesses.

Summer heat risks: what to know, who’s at risk, and how to stay safe

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — Summer in the CSRA means long stretches of high temperatures and high humidity, which can make it feel significantly hotter than the thermometer shows. When your body can’t cool itself efficiently, heat illness can happen quickly—especially for people working or training outdoors. Why...

First Alert Forecast l Summer Heat and Scattered Storms Moving Into the CSRA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — More moisture is moving into the CSRA, and that’s going to be the driving factor in our weather pattern for the next several days. Tuesday looks similar: another round of scattered afternoon and early-evening showers and storms is expected. Once again, a few storms could briefly be heavy, especially in areas that manage to heat up more before storms develop. While temperatures may stay a touch “cooler” thanks to clouds and rain, the humidity won’t go anywhere—so it may still feel uncomfortable outside.