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Mississippi Valley Summer Heat Wave; Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Possible to the North

A dangerous summer heat wave will continue much of the Plains, Mid/Lower Mississippi Valley, Southeast U.S. today and Thursday. Areas of severe thunderstorms may occur today and again on Thursday from parts of the northern/central Rockies and High Plains into the Ohio Valley and Carolinas. Excessive rainfall over similar areas may bring flash flooding today and Thursday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Vidalia, Vidalia Municipal Airport (KVDI)

Lat: 32.19°NLon: 82.37°WElev: 276ft.

Fair

95°F

35°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index105°F (41°C)
Last update 6 Jul 2:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Vidalia GA

Heat Advisory until July 6, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory until July 6, 08:00pm

    NOW until
    8:00pm Wed

    Heat Advisory

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 97 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 77 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 104. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 96 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 77 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 97 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 77 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    T-storms
    Likely

    High: 95 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    T-storms
    Likely

    Low: 75 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 104. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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Point Forecast:
Vidalia GA
 32.23°N 82.42°W (Elev. 285 ft)
Last Update:
2:30 pm EDT Jul 6, 2022
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Jul 6, 2022-6pm EDT Jul 12, 2022
 
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