Augusta, GA
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY TUESDAY | From First Alert Chief Meteorologist Riley Hale
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A strong low-pressure system is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds and chance of severe thunderstorms to the CSRA Tuesday. It will be a windy day with sustained winds near 25 mph and gusts over 40 mph likely.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY TUESDAY | Make sure you stay weather aware Tuesday and have a way to receive alerts.
SEVERE THREAT: A strong line of thunderstorms is expected to move through the CSRA between 10 am and 5 pm. This line will be capable of producing wind gusts over 60+ mph and tornadoes. Tornadoes could form quickly and without much warning with this line, so it is important you can get to your safe spot quickly.
WIND THREAT: Before and after storms arrive, there will be strong wind gusts up to and over 40 mph. Sustained winds during the day will be between 20-25 mph. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. A WIND ADVISORY is in effect for the entire CSRA from 6 AM to 9 PM Tuesday. This will likely lead to some power outages so make sure you keep your cell phone charged!
FLOOD RISK: Rain totals look to fall between 1-2″ for most of the CSRA, but there could be some higher totals. We are not expecting a lot of flooding issues since this will be a fast moving system, but flood prone areas could have issues and isolated areas that received higher totals.
ALERTS: To view the latest advisories, watches, and warnings – click HERE.
Rain will clear out Tuesday night, but it will stay breezy through Wednesday. Morning lows Wednesday will be in the upper 30s, but wind chills will be colder and likely make it feel below freezing. Sunny skies Wednesday with cool highs in the low and mid-50s. Winds will be out of the west between 10-15 mph and gusting over 25 mph.
Mostly sunny Thursday with seasonal temperatures. Morning lows will be near freezing in the low 30s and afternoon highs close to 60.
Another system is expected to show up Friday that could lead to severe weather in the CSRA. Keep it here for updates the next few days.
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NJ apartment dwellers, renters have these options for help with rent
State and local officials say several programs are designed to help low and moderate-income households stay housed in the face of financial distress.
As rent prices continue to strain budgets, a new study is highlighting where Georgians can save the most by splitting housing costs.
According to a report from SmartAsset, some cities in Georgia offer major savings for renters who choose to live with a roommate.
Here’s what to know.
Where can you save the most in Georgia?
The study ranks Augusta as the top city in Georgia for roommate savings, and No. 6 in the country.
Renters there can save about 45% on monthly rent, or roughly $450 per month, by sharing an apartment.
Here’s how the costs compare in Augusta:
- One-bedroom rent: $1,000
- Two-bedroom rent: $1,100
- Estimated monthly savings with a roommate: $450
Why are roommate savings so high?
With rent prices rising, splitting costs has become one of the easiest ways to cut monthly expenses.
The study shows that sharing rent can significantly reduce housing costs, especially in cities where prices have climbed in recent years.
How does Georgia compare to the rest of the country?
Here’s the top 10 cities in the US for saving with a roomate:
- Cleveland, OH
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Jersey City, NJ
- Memphis, TN
- Boise, ID
- Augusta, GA
- New Haven, CT
- Chattanooga, TN
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Shreveport, LA
Methodology
The study analyzed 100 U.S. cities using rental data from March 2025 to March 2026 from Zumper, comparing one-bedroom rents to half the cost of two-bedroom apartments to estimate savings from sharing with a roommate.
For more information, visit smartasset.com/data-studies/roommate-savings-2026.
Vanessa Johns is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Families had the chance to sharpen their money skills at a financial literacy event hosted by local nonprofit Crown Her Mentoring at the Bernie Ward Community Center.
The free event offered resources for all ages, from kids learning the basics to adults planning for their financial future.
Attendees could sit in sessions about budgeting, credit, opening banking accounts and insurance options.
Organizers said the event was designed to make financial education accessible during Financial Literacy Month.
“People need to understand the importance of a checking account, a savings account—how to manage your money. How to invest your money. People need to learn about life insurance,” said Torrecka Davis, organizer.
Crown Her Mentoring will host a mental health awareness event on May 23. Open enrollment for new mentees will begin on May 10.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Shoppers in Augusta will soon lose a longtime retail option, as Lane Bryant’s store inside Augusta Mall is set to close for good this weekend.
Employees at Lane Bryant inside Augusta Mall confirmed that the store will permanently close starting Sunday, April 19.
After the closure, the nearest Lane Bryant location for customers will be in Lexington.
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