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08/31/2026

🌦️ WAYCROSS–WARE COUNTY WEATHER OUTLOOK
Monday, August 31, 2026

• 🌩️ Storms: Scattered to numerous afternoon and evening thunderstorms are expected throughout the week.

• ⚡ Main Hazards: Frequent lightning
• 🌧️ Heavy Rain: Localized flooding possible from slow-moving or repeated thunderstorms
• 💨 Gusty Winds: Stronger thunderstorms may produce gusty winds.

🌡️ Heat: High temperatures will remain around the lower 90s, with humid conditions.

📱 SAFETY REMINDER: Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings. When thunder roars, go indoors!

08/30/2026

🌦️ WAYCROSS–WARE COUNTY WEATHER OUTLOOK
Sunday, August 30, 2026!

⛈️ DAILY AFTERNOON & EVENING THUNDERSTORMS

⚠️ Today: Potential for strong thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.

🌩️ MAIN STORM HAZARDS:
⚡ Frequent Lightning
🌧️ Heavy Downpours & Localized Flooding
💨 Gusty Winds

🕒 TIMING: Storm activity is expected to increase this afternoon and continue into the evening.

📱 SAFETY: Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings. When thunderstorms approach, move indoors and stay away from windows.

Stay weather aware today, Waycross–Ware County! 🌩️

08/28/2026

🌦️ WAYCROSS–WARE COUNTY WEATHER OUTLOOK
Friday, August 28, 2026

⛈️ Scattered to Numerous Afternoon & Evening Thunderstorms are expected each day through the weekend and into early next week.

🌧️ PRIMARY CONCERN:
Heavy downpours may produce localized flooding, especially in areas that receive repeated rounds of thunderstorms.

⚠️ STRONG THUNDERSTORM RISK:
The potential for stronger thunderstorms will shift farther inland this weekend. Gusty winds and frequent lightning will remain possible with the stronger storms.

📍 WAYCROSS–WARE COUNTY:
Be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions, especially during the afternoon and evening hours.

Stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive weather warnings!

08/27/2026

🌦️ WAYCROSS–WARE COUNTY WEATHER OUTLOOK
Thursday, August 27, 2026

⛈️ SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS THUNDERSTORMS
Afternoon and evening thunderstorms are expected each day through the weekend and into early next week.

🌧️ PRIMARY CONCERNS • Frequent lightning ⚡
• Heavy downpours 🌧️
• Localized flooding 🌊

📍 WEEKEND OUTLOOK
The risk for stronger thunderstorms will shift farther inland over the weekend.

⚠️ STAY WEATHER AWARE!
Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings and use caution when traveling during heavy rainfall.

Waycross–Ware County — Stay Safe & Weather Aware! ⛈️

08/26/2026

Waycross–Ware County Weather Outlook
Scattered to Numerous Thunderstorms This Afternoon & Evening August 26, 2026

⛈️ What to Expect:
Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening.
Isolated strong storms may produce gusty winds of 35–45 mph.

Frequent lightning and heavy downpours are possible.
Heavy rainfall may result in localized flooding, especially in low-lying and poor-drainage areas.

🌦️ Extended Outlook: Scattered to numerous afternoon and evening thunderstorms are expected each day through the weekend and into early next week.

Stay Weather Aware and Be Prepared for Changing Conditions.

08/25/2026

🌩️ WAYCROSS–WARE COUNTY WEATHER OUTLOOK
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM RISK THIS AFTERNOON & EVENING
Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings and be prepared to act quickly if a warning is issued.

⚠️ KEY MESSAGES
Strong to isolated severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening.
Greatest concern is along the I-95 corridor across Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida.
Primary timing: approximately 3 PM–9 PM.

Wind gusts: 40–60 mph possible.
Frequent lightning and heavy rainfall are expected with stronger storms.

Localized flooding is possible, particularly in urban areas and locations with poor drainage.
National Weather Service

🚨 SAFETY REMINDER
If a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued for your location, move indoors immediately and stay away from windows. Never drive through flooded roadways.

The National Weather Service Jacksonville specifically highlights the potential for localized downburst winds up to 60 mph and torrential downpours today.
National Weather Service
Stay weather aware. Stay safe.

08/22/2026

🌩️ Waycross–Ware County Weather Outlook Saturday August 22, 2026.

⛈️ Isolated Strong Thunderstorms — This Afternoon & Early Evening

Timing: Approximately 3 PM–10 PM

Primary Hazards:
• 🌬️ Gusty winds: 40–60 mph
• 🌧️ Localized flooding
• ⚡ Frequent

Storms will be capable of producing brief heavy rainfall, strong wind gusts and frequent lightning.

The National Weather Service currently has a 60% chance of precipitation for Saturday in Waycross, with showers and thunderstorms becoming more likely during the afternoon.

National Weather Service
☀️ Sunday–Monday
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms daily chance 20%

Hot conditions will return, with temperatures climbing into the mid-to-upper 90s.

National Weather Service
⛈️ Tuesday–Friday
Increasing thunderstorm coverage is expected, with daily chances generally in the 40–50% range across the Waycross area. Some storms could produce heavy rainfall and localized flooding.

⚠️ WEATHER SAFETY: If thunderstorms develop, seek shelter indoors. Remember: When thunder roars, go indoors. Never drive through flooded roadways.

08/14/2026

🌩️ Waycross–Ware County Weather Outlook
Friday, August 14, 2026!

Strong to Isolated Severe Thunderstorms Possible This Afternoon & Evening

The latest National Weather Service forecast for Waycross calls for a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 PM, with temperatures reaching around 97°F and heat-index values potentially near 106°F. A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM.

⚠️ What We're Watching
💨 Strong wind gusts: potentially 40–60 mph
⚡ Frequent lightning
🌧️ Heavy downpours
🥵 Dangerous heat and humidity
🧊 No significant hail threat expected
🌪️ Tornado threat appears very low
⛈️ Storm coverage is expected to be isolated to scattered, with the greatest concern during the afternoon and evening.

🚨 Safety
If you're outdoors today, have multiple ways to receive weather warnings and be prepared to move indoors quickly if thunderstorms approach. Lightning can be dangerous even when a storm is not directly overhead.

08/12/2026

Waycross/Ware County Weather Outlook for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, the concern is for strong to isolated severe thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening, with:
💨 Damaging wind gusts: approximately 40–60 mph
⚡ Frequent lightning
🌧️ Heavy downpours
🧊 No severe hail forecast
🌪️ No significant tornado threat indicated
⛈️ Storms expected to be scattered, rather than widespread.

08/08/2026

🌦️ WAYCROSS–WARE COUNTY WEATHER OUTLOOK

🌤️ National Weather Service – Jacksonville, FL
📅 Issued: Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 9:32 AM

⛈️ SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS THUNDERSTORMS THIS WEEKEND
• Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening.
• Isolated strong storms are possible, with briefly gusty winds.
• Daily rounds of heavy downpours may cause localized flooding.

🌡️ HEAT & HUMIDITY BUILDS NEXT WEEK
• Heat Advisories are possible each day from Tuesday through Friday.

⚠️ STAY WEATHER AWARE & STAY SAFE!

Monitor changing conditions, especially during thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. If heading to the beach, use extra caution in and around the water.

Address

3395 Harris Road, Suite 300
Waycross, GA
31503

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+19122874394

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