SHORT TERM FORECAST - Mainly cloudy this morning with scattered showers and an isolated thunderstorm possible.  Winds South and SW less than 10mph. Lows 62-69.

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FORECAST DISCUSSION

Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are possible this morning ahead of a slowly approaching cold front. The front moves south and east of Augusta Friday morning and becomes stationary over central GA and SC through Saturday. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible Friday and Saturday afternoon. No severe weather is expected.

The front moves north of our area Sunday morning as a warm front. A powerful cold front will approach the area from the west and north late Sunday. Showers and thunderstorms are likely ahead of this front. Some storms could be severe, especially over South Carolina Sunday afternoon and night.

The strong cold front moves off the coast Monday morning as cool and dry high pressure returns for Monday and Tuesday.

Thanks to a very amplified jet stream pattern, yet another cold front brings the threat for more severe weather on Wednesday.

EXTENDED FORECAST

Today A few morning showers then a mix of clouds and sun with a chance for isolated mainly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s to near 90. Winds SW and West 6-12mph.

Tonight Patchy clouds with an isolated evening shower or thunderstorm ending by 10pm. Overnight lows in the low and mid 60s. Light and variable winds.

Saturday Mix of clouds and sun with a chance for isolated mainly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Overnight lows in the low and mid 60s.

Mother's Day Sunday Mainly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely. Slight chance for severe thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Overnight lows in the mid 50s.

Monday Sunny, cooler and drier. Highs near 80. Overnight lows in the upper 40s.

Tuesday Sunny and pleasant. Highs in the low 80s. Overnight lows in the mid 50s.

Wednesday Increasing clouds with a chance for showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the low and mid 80s. Overnight lows in the upper 50s.

Thursday Turning mainly sunny and breezy. Highs near 80. Overnight lows near 50.

Jeff