COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Happy Independence Day and Good Friday Morning! We’re kicking off the holiday with mild morning temperatures in the low to mid 70s and a mix of passing clouds. Humidity remains high as we approach daybreak, setting the stage for a warm and summery day ahead.
Today’s Outlook: Temperatures will rise quickly through the morning, reaching the 80s by 9 AM. By this afternoon and evening, expect highs in the low to mid 90s under mostly sunny skies. While the sun will dominate, it will still feel quite humid—typical for early July.
Fireworks Forecast: Conditions look favorable for outdoor celebrations.
- 6–8 PM: Temperatures stay warm, in the low to mid‑90s early evening, then gradually cool. Skies will be mostly sunny with only a slight chance for a stray storm by 4 PM, though after that it’s mainly dry and pleasant.
- 8–11 PM: Temperatures decline through the mid 80s to low 80s, becoming mostly clear. By 11 PM, expect clear skies and around 80°F—a great evening for outdoor plans.
Looking Ahead: The weekend remains hot and mostly dry with highs in the low 90s and plenty of sunshine. As we head into next week, a strengthening high-pressure system aloft will bring even hotter temperatures, with highs climbing into the mid to upper 90s. Heat index values could reach or exceed 100° before higher rain chances return later in the week…