Chris Still

AUGUSTA, GA (WRDW/WAGT) — A dangerous heat wave is settling over the Augusta area, with afternoon heat index values climbing to 100–107° through Sunday. Residents should take precautions to stay safe in the intense heat. Weather Alerts Sunday: A weak system could bring a slight chance of afternoon storms, but most of the day stays sunny and hot. Highs reach around 98° with heat index values near 105°.

AUGUSTA, GA (WRDW/WAGT) — After a sunny and hot Sunday afternoon in the CSRA, a complex of thunderstorms is expected to push through Sunday evening that could be strong to even severe between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. Sunday night. This will be the only significant chance of rain for the week ahead, as a prolonged and dangerous heat wave builds in for the week ahead into the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend.

AUGUSTA, GA (WRDW/WAGT) — Temperatures are climbing into the low to mid 90s in the CSRA, but the heat index will make it feel much hotter. A few showers and storms will be possible each afternoon. The real concern is the dangerous heat and humidity, with heat index values between 100-105 degrees today through Tuesday of next week. This Weekend The weekend will be seasonably hot and humid with highs in the lower to middle 90s. The average high temperature for 6/27 in Augusta is 93.