MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  A cluster of storms coming from South Carolina could bring some damaging winds to parts of Middle Georgia overnight tonight.

This Evening and Overnight

It’s been the hottest afternoon of the year so far across Middle Georgia with almost every location reaching the 105 degree heat index threshold of the current Heat Advisory (in effect until 8:00 PM EDT). Some spots climbed over 110 with Dublin reaching as high as 115. Luckily storms will largely hold off until tonight for anyone looking to beat the heat by taking a dip in the water.

As for the storms, a Level 3 “Enhanced” risk for severe weather was introduced today by the SPC that includes the northeastern quarter of the region. The rest of Middle Georgia falls into a Level 2 “Slight” risk. The expectation is that a line of storms will be moving into the region from the northeast at around midnight, continuing southwest into the early morning hours of Thursday. The main hazard with these storms will be wind gusts of 60-80 mph, however some hail cannot be ruled out. A tornado threat is not expected with any storms tonight.

Outside of the expected rain activity the night will be mostly cloudy however cooler than last night. Expect lows largely in the lower 70s with a slim possibility for a couple of upper 60s. Wind will be light and variable, however gusts could be a bit strong thanks to outflow boundaries from storms.

Tomorrow

Thursday will be a bit cooler than Wednesday however highs will still reach the mid to upper 90s. Heat indexes will largely reach the triple digits, however they should mostly stay below that 105 degree threshold mentioned above.  Wind will be light and variable.

Isolated storms are likely over the back half of the afternoon and the evening. As of now a Level 1 “Marginal” threat for severe storms includes all of Middle Georgia for tomorrow. This is for the occasional strong gust that the most mature storms could bring.

Overnight will feature scattered clouds and lows in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Wind will be light and variable.

Friday and Beyond

Isolated storms in the afternoon and evening will become the norm again to finish the week and head into the weekend. High temperatures will be near or just above average with near average lows in the mornings. Expect skies to be partly cloudy a well.

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