News Summary
Augusta, GA is set to experience a coastal low this weekend, bringing cloudy skies and increased rain chances. High temperatures will reach 72°F with light rain expected today. Tonight, showers will spread mainly south of I-20, while the weekend may see rainfall totals ranging from 0.1″ to 1.5″. Areas in South Carolina could receive more significant precipitation, aiding in drought relief. The forecast indicates warmer temperatures next week following the weekend rains.
Augusta, GA
A coastal low is expected to bring cloudy skies and increased rain chances to the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) this weekend, leading to a dreary but mild weather pattern. The immediate forecast shows cloudy conditions with light rain this morning, with high temperatures reaching 72°F. Winds are blowing from the north-northeast at 10 to 15 mph, making it feel cooler. The chance of rain today is around 70%, with low temperatures expected to hover near 60°F.
This evening, the forecast predicts a cloudy and breezy environment, with temperatures cooling into the 60s. Light showers are anticipated later tonight, primarily affecting areas south of I-20. As the weekend progresses, rain chances will increase significantly.
This coastal low is anticipated to strengthen, resulting in cloud cover across the region and escalating rain chances throughout the weekend. Highs are expected to remain mild, in the low 70s, accompanied by mostly cloudy skies. The heaviest rainfall is projected to occur Saturday night into Sunday morning when the best opportunity for widespread rain will be present. Forecasted rainfall totals for the CSRA span from 0.1″ to 1.5″, with areas east of Hwy 25 and south of I-20 experiencing the highest likelihood of significant precipitation.
On Saturday, the weather will feature off-and-on drizzle and light rain under partly to mostly cloudy skies, with expected highs reaching the low 70s. Although rain chances on Saturday are anticipated to be spotty and light, Sunday is projected to bring scattered light showers throughout the day, while temperatures will also be in the low 70s.
As the weekend concludes, regions in South Carolina could see up to 1-1.5″ of rain, whereas areas in Georgia are likely to remain below 0.5″. This rainfall may provide much-needed relief to parts of the CSRA which have been facing prolonged dry conditions. Currently, most of the region is classified as either abnormally dry or in moderate drought status.
Looking ahead, the upcoming week’s forecast indicates that a dome of warm air will dominate the Southern U.S., keeping temperatures above average. Gradual clearing is expected on Monday as a nor’easter moves up the East Coast. By mid-week, temperatures are projected to soar to the mid-80s, providing sunny and dry conditions following the weekend rain.
Residents interested in local weather updates can stay informed through various media sources and weather applications that provide timely forecasting information.
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Additional Resources
- Weather.com: South Augusta Hephzibah Weather
- WRDW: Sunday AM Weather Forecast
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- WJBF: Tropical Storm Imelda’s Influence on CSRA Weather
- WRDW: Today’s Weather Forecast Across CSRA
- Wikipedia: Weather
- Google Search: Weather Forecast
- Google Scholar: Weather Patterns
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Weather
- Google News: CSRA Weather
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