HEAT WATCH High expected of 96 degrees today with heat index of 99. The following is a look at the forecast high for each day as well as the record for that day. Friday’s high was 94: We missed the matching record by one degree (95). Saturday: 95. Record for May 25: 97 (another tie). Sunday:… Read more
HEAT WATCH So far today: High of 94 (through 3:30 p.m.) The following is a look at the forecast high for each day as well as the record for that day. Thursday’s high was 94. We missed matching the record by one degree (95 on March 23, 1933). Friday: 96. Record for May 24: 95… Read more
HEAT WATCH The following is a look at the forecast high for each day as well as the record for that day. Friday: 94. Record for May 24: 95 (could tie the record). Saturday: 96. Record for May 25: 97 (another tie). Sunday: 98. Record for May 26: 96 (should set record). Monday: 98. Record for… Read more
The following is a look at the forecast high for each day as well as the record for that day. Friday: 95. Record for May 24: 95 (could tie the record). Saturday: 96. Record for May 25: 97 (very close). Sunday: 98. Record for May 26: 96 (should set record). Monday: 97. Record for May 27:… Read more
With weekend temperatures expected to be in the upper 90s — the actual temperatures, not the heat index, Tim Herrington of the Floyd County Emergency Management office has shared some areas of concern as well as some tips for coping with the excessive temperatures. “An extended period of dry weather has set in over Georgia… Read more
OUTLOOK Say farewell to spring for another year as we’re destined for the 90s into the Memorial Day weekend. We’ll come close to record-setting heat with the best chances probably around Friday and Saturday. FORECAST Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm… Read more
OUTLOOK Another warm and sunny day ahead with 30% rain chance overnight. Highs will rise to mid 90s this week. FORECAST Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers… Read more
OUTLOOK Mostly sunny, high near 88 with 30% rain chance this evening. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will again be possible late Sunday into Monday. FORECAST Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the… Read more
OUTLOOK Saturday graduations for Darlington, Unity: Clear skies, around 70 degrees. FORECAST Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with… Read more
OUTLOOK Afternoon highs jump to the upper 80s and low 90s starting Friday; barely a trace of rain this weekend. FORECAST Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low… Read more
OUTLOOK A bit warmer today and mid 80s on Thursday. After that, mostly 90s into next week. FORECAST Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms… Read more
OUTLOOK There is a slight chance for thunderstorms late Wednesday night and into Thursday and again Saturday and Sunday across mainly north Georgia. FORECAST Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 5 mph. Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Wednesday: A… Read more
OUTLOOK Some of the heavy storms expected in our area stayed much further to the south on Sunday but we still saw almost two inches of rain. Up next: Drier and a bit cooler than normal for this time of year (80 degrees is the normal high). FORECAST Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near… Read more
OUTLOOK Thunderstorms are likely throughout the day today ahead of an approaching cold front. Some storms could be strong to severe. The primary hazards associated with the strongest storms will be damaging winds, large hail, frequent lightning and heavy rainfall, which could lead to localized flooding concerns. A brief spin up tornado also cannot be… Read more