Daily forecast | From First Alert Meteorologist Mikel Hannah-Harding
Daily rain chances with dangerous heat this week. Humidity stays elevated.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The start of the work week will be even hotter than this weekend. Clockwise flow around an upper level “heat dome” of high pressure centered to our west will result in downsloping northwesterly flow from the Appalachian Mountains in our area Monday through Wednesday. The result will be sinking air that will heat by compression to near 100° degrees Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. This will also make it difficult for storms to form each afternoon, although a stray storm in a few spots is still possible each day.
Rain chances look slim Monday and Tuesday as those downsloping winds take effect. The good news is that this will also mix drier air aloft down to the surface keeping humidity somewhat in check. Highs Monday and Tuesday will be in the upper 90s with maximum feels like temperatures of 100° Monday and 102° Tuesday.
The worst of the heat will likely be on Wednesday ahead of a frontal boundary that will give us a better chance for a few thunderstorms and slightly cooler temperatures Thursday and Friday into next weekend. Highs on Wednesday will be right at 100° degrees with feels like temperatures 104°-108°. If we do hit 100° degrees this week, it will be the first time since June 23, 2022.
The heat is expected to relent just a bit Thursday and Friday, as a “cold front” moves to boost storm chances just a bit. This will drop highs in the middle 90s Thursday, Friday and Saturday. to stay hydrated, stay indoors as much as possible, and wear sunscreen. UV index values will stay elevated this week in the 9+ range. Keep it here for the latest on the DANGEROUSLY HOT forecast!
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