AUGUSTA, Ga. – An upper-level ridge is set to bring unseasonably warm temperatures across the Southeast, making late spring-like weather a reality this weekend and into early next week. As a stalled front lingers in the region, conditions may lead to scattered showers and storms, particularly on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.
This afternoon, temperatures are expected to soar into the low to mid-80s, which could challenge record highs for this time of year. Those looking to enjoy the warmth should prepare to swap winter outfits for t-shirts and shorts. Overnight lows will also be higher than usual, hovering in the lower 60s for the remainder of this weekend.
Travelers should be cautious as dense fog is likely early Saturday morning, potentially reducing visibility to 0.25 to 0.5 miles. It is advisable to drive slowly and use headlights to enhance safety during the commute.
As moisture levels rise ahead of the stalled frontal boundary, a few sporadic showers and thunderstorms may develop throughout the weekend, with the highest likelihood occurring Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. While the risk of severe weather is low, First Alert Weather is monitoring the situation closely for any developments.
The warm weather is projected to continue into next week, with afternoon highs in the low to mid-80s and morning lows near 60. Isolated late-day rain chances are also expected throughout the week.
Bringing a change in the weather, a cold front is anticipated to sweep through by Thursday, introducing greater chances for rain and storms along with a drop in temperatures by next Friday.
As a reminder, Daylight Saving Time kicks off this weekend, with clocks moving forward one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, which means an hour of sleep will be lost but later sunsets can be enjoyed. Sunrise on Sunday will be at 7:47 a.m., with sunset at 7:30 p.m.
Stay tuned to First Alert Weather for the latest updates as conditions evolve.