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Augusta weather alerts

1 warning is in effect for Augusta, GA. The most serious is a freeze warning.

The National Weather Service issues alerts for Augusta as part of Richmond County.

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Active alerts for Augusta

Freeze Warning

Lincoln; McDuffie; Columbia; Richmond; Burke; Chesterfield; McCormick; Newberry; Fairfield; Kershaw; Edgefield; Saluda; Lexington; Richland; Lee; Aiken; Sumter; Barnwell; Calhoun; Clarendon; Bamberg; Northern Lancaster; Southern Lancaste…Until · NWS Columbia SC

FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY

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* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures around 30 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

What to do: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Augusta

66 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Augusta since 1950, killing 1 people and injuring 98. The most recent was on May 12, 2025 (rated EF1).

EF0: 21EF021EF1: 23EF123EF2: 16EF216EF3: 6EF36EF4: 0EF4EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Augusta

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 7, 1998F3Edgefield County12 mi880 yd19
April 13, 2020EF3Aiken County37.9 mi800 yd00
January 13, 1972F3Jefferson County33.6 mi400 yd021
April 10, 2009EF3Burke County26.3 mi880 yd04
April 10, 2009EF3Columbia County17.7 mi880 yd012

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 12, 2025EF1Aiken County1.3 mi250 yd00
September 26, 2024EF0Burke County2.3 mi50 yd00
August 17, 2021EF0Edgefield County1.5 mi100 yd00
April 13, 2020EF3Aiken County37.9 mi800 yd00
April 13, 2020EF2Burke County16.5 mi700 yd00

Georgia tornado history and map →

How often alerts are issued for Richmond County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Severe Thunderstorm Warning158September 6, 2026
Flood Advisory112October 11, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory81October 2, 2026
Flood Watch34October 10, 2026
Freeze Warning31November 15, 2026
Tornado Watch30March 16, 2026
Heat Advisory27September 5, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch27September 6, 2026
Wind Advisory22October 10, 2026
Frost Advisory20November 14, 2026

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