Ware County Emergency Management Agency

Monday Afternoon June 22,2026 @ 6:04 p.m.

Waycross/Ware County Weather Outlook

⛈️ Scattered to Numerous Thunderstorms This Afternoon and Evening
Thunderstorms are expected to develop across the area this afternoon and continue into the evening hours.
Main hazards include:
Wind gusts up to 50 mph
Frequent lightning
Locally heavy rainfall
Brief ponding of water on roadways in low-lying areas

🌡️ Hot and Humid Conditions Continue Into Next Week
Heat index values are expected to reach 103°–107° today.
Even more dangerous heat is possible next week, with heat index values ranging from 105°–110°.
Limit prolonged outdoor activities, stay hydrated, and take frequent breaks in air-conditioned environments.

⚠️ Safety Reminders
When thunder roars, go indoors.
Never drive through flooded roadways.
Drink plenty of water and check on elderly family members, children, and pets.

Be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions during the afternoon and evening hours.
Stay weather aware and monitor forecasts for any watches or warnings that may be issued for Waycross and Ware County.

Waycross-Ware County Weather Outlook – Saturday, June 20, 2026

⚠️ Flood Watch Through This Evening
Primarily for areas from Waycross northward.
Locations that received heavy rainfall on Friday will be more susceptible to flooding today.

⛈️ Numerous to Widespread Thunderstorms Expected This Afternoon and Evening Main Hazards:

Wind gusts up to 50 mph
Frequent lightning
Locally heavy rainfall
Potential for localized flooding.

🌡️ Hot and Humid Conditions Continue Into Next Week
Heat index values of 103°–107° today and Sunday.
Dangerous heat index values of 105°–110° are possible next week.

Safety Reminders: ✔️ Never drive through flooded roadways.
✔️ Seek shelter immediately when thunder is heard.
✔️ Stay hydrated and limit prolonged outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
✔️ Check on children, the elderly, and pets during periods of extreme heat.

Stay weather aware and monitor forecasts for updates throughout the day.

🚨 Flood Watch Through Saturday Evening 🚨

A Flood Watch remains in effect for portions of Inland Southeast Georgia, including areas north of Waycross.

🌧️ Rainfall Totals • 4–10 inches of rain fell across parts of the area on Friday. • An additional 1–2 inches of rainfall is expected today, with isolated amounts up to 3 inches possible.

⚠️ Flooding Concerns • Low-lying and poor drainage areas • Creeks, streams, and rivers • Roadways and intersections • Areas that received heavy rainfall Friday will be especially vulnerable to flooding today.

🚗 Travel Safety Never drive through flooded roadways. Just a few inches of moving water can sweep a vehicle away.

Turn Around, Don't Drown®
Stay weather aware and monitor local forecasts for updates throughout the day.

🌡️ Waycross-Ware County Weather Outlook!

⛈️ Strong to Isolated Severe Thunderstorms Possible Tonight and Friday
Potential Hazards: • Wind gusts of 40–60 mph
• Frequent lightning
• Heavy downpours and localized flooding.

🔥 Heat & Humidity Continue
Heat Index Values: • Friday: 103°–107°
• Next Week: 105°–110° possible
Take precautions if working or spending extended periods outdoors. Stay hydrated, take frequent breaks, and check on vulnerable family members and neighbors.

🌀 Tropical Update Tropical Storm Arthur has weakened to a remnant low-pressure system. There is only a very low chance of redevelopment, and no direct tropical impacts are expected for our area at this time.

🚑 Safety Reminder Monitor weather conditions closely, have multiple ways to receive warnings, and seek shelter immediately if thunderstorms approach.

Weather Outlook for Waycross-Ware County & Southeast Georgia

Based on the latest National Weather Service Jacksonville briefing issued June 16, 2026:

⛈️ Thunderstorm Pattern Through Most of the Week
Scattered to numerous afternoon and evening thunderstorms are expected daily.
Stronger storms may produce:
Gusty winds
Frequent lightning
Heavy rainfall and localized ponding of water
Southeast Georgia remains one of the primary areas for storm.

🌡️ Heat and Humidity Increasing Late Week into the Weekend
Hot and humid conditions will build across the region.
Heat index values are expected to range from 102° to 110°.
Limit strenuous outdoor activities during peak afternoon hours and stay hydrated.

🌀 Tropical Update
No tropical impacts are expected locally at this time.
Potential Tropical Cyclone One near the Texas Coast may become a tropical storm, but there are currently no impacts anticipated for Southeast Georgia.

🌡️ Waycross-Ware County Weather Ou0tlook ⛈️

Hot and humid conditions will continue through Monday, with heat index values reaching 104° to 108° during the afternoon hours.

⛈️ Thunderstorm Timing: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM daily

🌧️ Storm Coverage: Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected each afternoon and evening.

⚠️ Potential Hazards:• Gusty winds• Frequent lightning• Heavy downpours• Localized ponding of water on roadways

✅ Stay hydrated and limit strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
✅ Monitor weather conditions if you have outdoor plans.
✅ Seek shelter immediately if thunderstorms approach.

Remember: When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!

Waycross Ware County Weather Outlook!

Prepare for dangerous heat conditions through the weekend.

Expect daily afternoon and evening thunderstorms with lightning, heavy rain, and occasional gusty winds.

No tropical threats are expected for Southeast Georgia at this time

Waycross/Ware County Weather Outlook!

A wet weather pattern will continue through Tuesday, bringing daily rounds of showers and thunderstorms across Ware County and surrounding areas.

Key Points:
🌧️ Daily chances for showers and thunderstorms through Tuesday
⛈️ Highest thunderstorm coverage expected during the afternoon and evening hours.

⚠️ Storm hazards this afternoon and Monday include:
Localized flooding from heavy rainfall

Wind gusts of 40–50 mph
Frequent lightning strikes.

🚨 An isolated severe storm cannot be ruled out Tuesday afternoon and evening

Safety Reminders:
Seek shelter immediately when thunder is heard.
Never drive through flooded roadways.

Secure loose outdoor items that could be blown around by strong wind gusts.

Monitor weather alerts and warnings, especially during the afternoon and evening periods.
Residents should remain weather aware and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions over the next several days. Rainfall may be heavy at times, leading to ponding of water on roads and localized flooding in low-lying areas.

⚠️ Strong Thunderstorm Alert ⚠️

Strong thunderstorms are impacting Ware county through 6:15 PM EDT.

Current Storm Information (5:41 PM !

Moving north at 10–15 mph

Radar indicates wind gusts of 40–50 mph

Potential Hazards:
Downed tree limbs
Blowing unsecured objects
Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning

Locations Impacted Include:
Waycross
Boggy Bay
Jamestown
Pebble Hill
Dixie Union