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...

Lower Ohio Valley Faces Strong Storms From Louisville to Cincinnati Overnight Into Monday With Damaging Winds Large Hail and an Isolated Tornado

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY — Strong to severe storms are once again possible across the lower Ohio Valley Sunday evening into Monday morning, as the region remains locked in an active severe weather pattern. Messy, multi-hazard storms are expected to bring a mix of threats through the overnight hours. Damaging Winds...

Sizzling weekend ahead with dangerous heat and pop-up storms

Friday evening update: It’s another hot and humid evening, with a few pop-up showers and storms possible before activity gradually fades after sunset. High pressure has been sitting over the region, acting like a lid on the atmosphere and allowing afternoon temperatures to climb into the upper 90s to near 100 degrees.

Tracking a heat dome this week with low rain chances

Tuesday evening update: A ridge of high pressure is taking hold of our weather pattern as we go into the remainder of the week and into the weekend. This will bump up our heat and humidity. We are talking highs in the upper 90s. Heat indices will be between 106 and 110 degrees when you factor in the high humidity. This will result in dangerous to extreme heat stress, so you’ll want to take precautions such as taking breaks in the A/C, staying hydrated with electrolytes, checking on those vulnerable to heat related illnesses, and wearing loose fitted, bright colored clothing.

Extreme Heat Expected This Week

A stormy afternoon across the CSRA has led to a rainy and muggy evening. Although it is cooler outside, temperatures are much closer to the dew point, making it feel much more humid. Tomorrow, high pressure will continue to move westward across Florida and into the Gulf. As it does,...

First Alert Forecast l Dangerous heat returns for the week ahead

AUGUSTA, GA (CSRA) — A drier and hotter pattern is on the way to the CSRA for the week ahead, but a few storms with locally heavy rain are still possible each afternoon and evening. Monday’s Forecast. Morning lows will be in the low 70s and afternoon highs...

Freedom of Praise Church experiences flooding after rains in Augusta

The Freedom of Praise Church on Gordon Highway experienced some flooding from the rains on Thursday.