Beaufort County reminds residents of cooling locations amid triple-digit heat

BLUFFTON, S.C. (WTOC) - As extreme heat continues to scorch the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry, Beaufort County leaders are urging residents to utilize public facilities to stay safe and beat the rising temperatures. With the region entering its third consecutive week of temperatures topping 100 degrees, county officials are highlighting...

Extreme Heat Warning returns to Beaufort as temperatures push 100

Heat index could reach 115 Monday and climb as high as 117 Tuesday as dangerous heat continues across the Lowcountry. Another round of dangerous heat has settled over Beaufort County, with temperatures pushing 100 degrees and heat index values climbing well above 110 as the Lowcountry enters another week of extreme heat.

FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: The Heat Goes On! More of the same into the middle and end of the week.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A First Alert Weather Day continues in effect through this evening due to dangerous, near-record afternoon temperatures. First Alert Weather Days are issued when the weather will have a significant impact on you and your day. An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect for Georgetown, Williamsburg,...

Dangerous heat continues across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia

Dangerous heat and humidity remain the primary weather concern across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia Monday, with another round of afternoon thunderstorms possible later in the day. A Heat Advisory is in effect across most of the region from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. An Extreme Heat Warning has been...

StormTeam 3: Sizzling heat with possible tied record highs

SAVANNAH, Ga (WSAV) – StormTeam 3 Meteorologist Alysa Carsley here. Let’s have a lovely Monday. I’m sure my articles this week are going to look exactly the same as last week…because…well our weather is essentially the same! Unfortunately! A Heat Advisory has been issued for the majority of the area 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Heat […]

Hannah's Sunday Evening Forecast

Dangerous heat expected to persist in Statesboro through midweek

Statesboro and Bulloch County are facing another stretch of dangerous summer heat, with a Heat Advisory in effect Monday, August 17, 2026, from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. and heat index values expected to climb to around 107 degrees. The National Weather Service in Charleston issued the advisory for inland portions of southeast Georgia as temperatures climb into the mid to upper 90s Monday. Some locations across the region could reach 100 degrees. Heat index values within the Heat Advisory area could reach 108 to 111 degrees , according to the NWS. The NWS forecast map specifically places Statesboro within the Heat Advisory area and projects a maximum heat index near 107 degrees in Statesboro Monday . Coastal areas, including Savannah, are under an Extreme Heat Warning, where heat indices could reach 112 to 115 degrees. Dangerous conditions for outdoor activity The heat will be particularly concerning for people working, practicing or exercising outdoors. The NWS is forecasting Black Flag conditions Monday based on Wet Bulb Globe Temperature, or WBGT, which accounts for several factors affecting heat stress during outdoor activity. The briefing specifically notes that WBGT is useful for outdoor workers, athletes and others performing strenuous outdoor activities. The

Savannah opens cooling centers amid extreme heat

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The City of Savannah is operating cooling centers throughout the weekend in response to an extreme heat warning and extreme heat watch in effect for the area. >>>>> First Alert Weather Day forecast <<<<<. An extreme heat warning is in effect through 8 p.m. Friday, Aug....

Georgia Power postpones Whitemarsh Island maintenance outage ahead of extreme heat

WHITEMARSH ISLAND, Ga. — Georgia Power announced it has postponed a planned maintenance outage on Whitemarsh Island that was originally scheduled for Monday, Aug. 17. The utility company made the decision due to anticipated heat index warnings. Monday has already been declared a WTOC First Alert Weather Day because of the forecast extreme temperatures.

Dangerous Heat and Humidity Will Grip Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry Through Next Week, With Triple Digit Heat Index Values and Friday Advisories From 11 A.m. to 8 P.m.

SAVANNAH, GA — Dangerous heat is expected to stay locked over Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry through the weekend and into next week. High temperatures will climb into the upper 90s, while the heat index pushes into the triple digits. Officials say the hot, sticky stretch will not let...

The next tropical depression could form within the next 48 hours

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Despite there being three active systems in the Atlantic, we are not expecting any local impacts for at least the next week. Cristobal has weakened into a tropical depression and is expected to dissipate tonight west of the Azores as it enters cooler water. We are...

Extreme Heat for days: Jamie’s First Alert Forecast, Aug. 13, 2026

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Heat and humidity will remain a concern into early next week. That humidity fueling some pretty potent storms this afternoon with severe thunderstorms. We did not tie or break the record of 98°; it rained prior to climbing higher than 97° for the official high. I did see a feels like temperature on Sapelo Island this afternoon reach 115°!

FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Extreme Heat Warning Continues Through the Weekend!

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Live 5 First Alert Weather team has issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday and Saturday due to dangerously high heat and humidity levels!. First Alert Weather Days are issued with the weather will have a significant impact on you and your day. Temperatures...

Scott's Wednesday Evening Forecast UPDATE

Record heat possible Thursday afternoon.

Georgia broils: Dangerous heat wave threatens coastal counties

Residents in parts of coastal, south central and southwest Georgia face a risk of heat illness Wednesday. Conditions could grow worse Thursday in Glynn and Camden counties. Wednesday alerts: Inland and coastal areas of Glynn and Camden counties are under a heat advisory from noon to 7 p.m., with heat index values up to 110. A separate advisory covers Seminole, Decatur, Grady, Thomas, Brooks and Lowndes counties from 1 to 7 p.m., also with values up to 110.

Weather Aware Day: Extreme Heat Warning today, Possible new record high

SAVANNAH, Ga (WSAV) – StormTeam 3 Meteorologist Alysa Carsley here. Let’s have a lovely Thursday! WEATHER AWARE DAY due to extreme heat & humidity. Highs will be above average in the upper 90s this afternoon. Heat index values will range from 110° inland to 115° along our coastal counties.  A Heat Advisory has been issued […]

Hinesville church opens as cooling center amid heat advisory

HINESVILLE, Ga. (WTOC) - A Hinesville church is opening as a cooling center Tuesday afternoon amid a heat advisory, according to the City of Hinesville. The city is partnering with Bethel AME Church at 233 North Gause Street to provide a cooling center from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. For...

First Alert Weather Day: Dangerous heat this afternoon

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Today is a First Alert Weather Day:. An Extreme Heat Warning will be in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM for coastal counties. Heat index values could reach 110 to 115 degrees. A Heat Advisory will be in effect for inland communities from 11 AM to 8 PM. Heat index values could reach 105 to 110 degrees this afternoon, be sure to hydrate!