AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A strong cold front will push through the region this weekend bringing the chance for a few strong storms Saturday, much cooler air Sunday, and windy conditions both days.
First Alert Saturday: Warm, Windy, Storms possible
Saturday will be another warm day with highs near 80 degrees. A strong cold front will move through Saturday evening into Saturday night, bringing a chance of showers and storms to the area ahead of the front. The Storm Prediction center has placed portions of the western and northern CSRA under a Marginal Risk for severe storms (level 1 out of 5). A few storms could produce damaging winds, the tornado threat looks very low at this time. The time frame to see a few stronger storms looks to be around midday into the afternoon for the northern and western CSRA. Rain will gradually push east late in the day into Saturday night, but the severe threat appears much lower for the rest of the CSRA after sunset.
The highest strong storm potential will be in the northern and western portions of the CSRA, with the severe threat decreasing south and east of I-20. Winds will also pick up Saturday ahead of the front, with gusts exceeding 30 mph during the afternoon outside of storms. A Lake Wind Advisory is in effect from 10 am to 8 pm Saturday.
Cooling Down Sunday into Next Week
Behind the cold front, cooler air will move in Sunday. Temperatures will drop and be in the 50s most of Sunday with windy conditions at times. Gusts up to and over 30 mph are expected during the day. A Lake Wind Advisory will likely be issued.
Early next week will be slightly below average with morning lows in the mid to upper 20s Monday and Tuesday morning. Afternoon highs will be near 50 Monday and upper 50s Tuesday. Staying dry through the middle of next week, but the potential for some rain returns next Thursday…