News Summary
Augusta, Georgia is bracing for a weekend of rain and scattered thunderstorms with a high of 68°F and an 80% chance of rain. Thunderstorm activity is expected in the afternoon, accompanied by gusty winds and possible small hail. The chance of rain decreases overnight. Meanwhile, the city recently held the MLB Pitch, Hit & Run competition for local youth, and event safety measures were strictly enforced due to inclement weather forecasts affecting local events.
Augusta, Georgia – Weather Advisory for the Weekend
Rain and scattered thunderstorms are expected to impact Augusta, Georgia this weekend, with the forecast predicting a rainy morning followed by afternoon thunderstorms. The high temperature for Saturday is expected to reach 68°F, with an 80% chance of rain throughout the day.
The rain is anticipated to begin early Saturday morning, leading into scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Conditions may include gusty winds and small hail, with wind speeds from the east-northeast at 5 to 10 mph. Thunderstorm activity will continue into the evening, while cloudy skies are forecasted after midnight.
As the night progresses, the chance of rain will decrease to 60%, with a low temperature expected to settle around 62°F and winds continuing from the northeast at 5 to 10 mph.
In addition to local weather conditions, Augusta is currently under no weather warnings, though severe weather warnings have been issued for other regions in Georgia. The National Weather Service has indicated that northern Georgia may face a “moderate risk” of severe weather, including the potential for tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail. Rain may begin earlier on Sunday morning, with wind gusts potentially reaching up to 30 mph. Thunderstorms are predicted to intensify by early afternoon.
Good Turnout at Local Competition
Augusta recently hosted the 2025 MLB Pitch, Hit & Run competition, which was open to baseball and softball players aged 7 to 14 from the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA). Participants competed in various categories including pitching, hitting, and running, with their scores submitted to Major League Baseball’s database for potential advancement to regional championships.
Local champion Austin Erlacher has expressed excitement about the possibility of attending the World Series if he advances. Augusta University’s associate athletic director for operations noted a strong turnout for the event, demonstrating community enthusiasm for youth sports.
At this point, participants are awaiting the results of Major League Baseball’s review of their scores to determine if they will move forward in the competition process.
Impact on Local Events
Due to the forecast of inclement weather, measures were taken to ensure safety during recent major events in the area. Spectators at Augusta National Golf Course were evacuated prior to severe weather during the Masters Tournament. Additionally, the Golf Course had to temporarily close on Monday to maintain safety concerns as conditions worsened. Refunds were offered to ticket holders for the practice session affected by the severe weather.
The Masters Tournament is scheduled to take place from April 9 through the weekend. Following this rainy weekend, forecasts indicate that the weather is expected to improve significantly, with sunny conditions and high temperatures in the 70s predicted for the days following the weekend.
Overall, officials and local residents are preparing for the possibility of severe weather while also remaining hopeful about the return of clearer skies in the near future. Residents are advised to stay informed about weather updates as the weekend progresses.
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