Daily forecast | From First Alert Meteorologist Tim Strong
Hottest temperatures of the season on the way. Heat Index Near 100° Friday. Low severe threat this weekend.
Published: May 16, 2025 at 6:00 AM EDT|Updated: May 16, 2025 at 12:33 PM EDT
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Hot and muggy this afternoon with mostly cloudy skies during the day. Today is expected to be the hottest day of the week with highs in the low to mid-90s. Heat Index may reach as high as 100°.

The weekend forecast looks warm with the chance for a shower or storm both days. Highs Saturday and Sunday will be near 90. There is a low severe risk for your Saturday for severe storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts 40-60 mph and hail up 1″ in diameter. Right now that threat looks to be in the morning and early afternoon. Keep it here for updates.
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