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Sunny and Warm Weekend Ahead, With Heat Wave Looming

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Sunny and Warm Weekend Ahead, With Heat Wave Looming
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A high-pressure system brings mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures across the region this weekend, with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s inland and mid-80s along the coast. A moderate rip current risk is in effect at the beach. The pleasant weather continues through Monday before isolated thunderstorms arrive Tuesday, with increasing showers and storms Wednesday through Friday. A significant heat wave is expected late next week, with heat index values reaching 100-105 degrees.

– Get outside this weekend, because the weather couldn’t be much better. Drier-than-normal conditions are settling in across the region, with high temperatures climbing into the upper 80s to low 90s inland and a more comfortable mid-80s along the coast.

A surface high-pressure system is slowly shifting east, pulling in a light southeast breeze and keeping winds around 10 mph at the coast. That means mostly sunny skies, fluffy clouds building in the afternoon, with no rain in the forecast. . Tonight, expect a comfortable night with lows dipping into the mid-60s to low 70s.

Some patchy fog could develop over inland areas overnight. The beach will be beautiful today, with a moderate rip current risk in effect this weekend. Swimmers should swim near a lifeguard when possible. This stretch of gorgeous weather won’t last forever.

A gradual warming trend continues through Monday, but changes are on the way by midweek. Isolated afternoon and evening thunderstorms are possible across inland Southeast Georgia on Tuesday, with shower and storm chances increasing Wednesday through Friday. And here’s the big one: heat index values are expected to climb into the 100–105 degree range by late next week. Stay hydrated, limit time outdoors during peak afternoon heat, and listen to your body if you spend several hours outdoors.

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