Heat Wave and Lingering Drought
Key Questions
What heat conditions are affecting Southeast Georgia?
Heat indices up to 108°F continue across the region, with dozens of counties under a heat advisory pushing values between 106 and 110 degrees due to high humidity.
What weather is expected this weekend in South Georgia?
A developing low pressure system in the Gulf may bring widespread rain on Sunday along with heat indices of 100-105°F and a marginal risk of severe storms.
How are drought conditions progressing in Georgia?
Drought has improved statewide overall, though Ware, Coffee, and Atkinson counties still need up to 7 inches of rain. Continued summer heat could reverse recent gains in those areas.
Heat indices up to 108°F continue across SE Georgia. A developing Gulf low could bring widespread rain Sunday with heat indices 100-105°F and marginal severe risk. Drought improved statewide but Ware, Coffee, Atkinson counties still need up to 7 inches of rain; summer heat could reverse progress.