Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Wright Army Airfield (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional Airport (KLHW)

Lat: 31.89°NLon: 81.56°WElev: 46ft.

A Few Clouds

81°F

27°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed NE 10 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.6 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 3 Oct 1:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Townsend GA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4am and 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 5am, then a chance of showers after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers before 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4am and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 5am, then a chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Townsend GA
 31.58°N 81.45°W (Elev. 20 ft)
2:30 pm EDT Oct 3, 2025
2pm EDT Oct 3, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 9, 2025
 
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