Residents of Chattooga County can expect a continued period of warm to hot and humid weather, coupled with daily chances of showers and thunderstorms, from Sunday, August 17th, through at least Wednesday, August 20th. Elevated heat index values, making temperatures feel even hotter, are also anticipated, particularly on Monday.

A very moist airmass is influencing the region, contributing to prolonged humidity that will keep conditions feeling muggy. Forecasters warn that heat index values are expected to climb into the upper 90s and potentially low 100s across most of the area on Monday afternoon.

Here’s a detailed look at the forecast for the coming days:

• Sunday, August 17th: The weekend will start sunny with a high near 93°F (34°C). Overnight, skies will be mostly clear with lows in the lower 70s°F (21-22°C). According to WeatherForYou.com, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
• Monday, August 18th: The heat is expected to peak on Monday with sunny skies and highs reaching the mid-90s°F (34-36°C). This is when the heat index is projected to be at its highest. Overnight, conditions will remain mostly clear with lows in the lower 70s°F (21-22°C).
• Tuesday, August 19th: Continued sunshine is expected, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing in the afternoon. Highs will be in the lower 90s°F (32-34°C), with a 20% chance of rain. Overnight, expect mostly clear skies and lows in the lower 70s°F (21-22°C).
• Wednesday, August 20th: The pattern holds for Wednesday, with sunny conditions and highs in the lower 90s°F (32-34°C). The chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms increases to 40%. Overnight, skies will be partly cloudy with lows in the lower 70s°F (21-22°C).

Isolated thunderstorms are expected to remain a daily occurrence across the region through Friday, continuing the chance for pop-up showers.

Despite the daily chances of rain, forecasters indicate that the potential for severe weather or widespread flooding on any given day during this period remains low. Residents are advised to stay hydrated, limit outdoor exposure during the peak heat of the day, and check on vulnerable individuals during this prolonged stretch of hot and humid conditions.