Ware County Emergency Management Agency

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

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.

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 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