Columbus County NEWS Weather Update for Monday August 31, 2026.
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Here’s today’s Bottom Line
A late-summer heatwave begins today. An upper-level high pressure, combined with high pressure at the surface, will cause temps to skyrocket well above early September normal, and thunderstorm chances drop to less than 10% each day Tuesday-Friday.
There is a slightly higher chance for thunderstorms this afternoon (only 20% — don’t get too excited).
After that … for the rest of the week … it’s just going to be hot.
A cold front MIGHT drop down from the north by Saturday which would bring shower/storm chances back to the area. Confidence on that solution is relatively low.
TROPICS: The main concern is an area of low pressure off the Gulf coast. This will likely become a tropical depression or storm today… but it’s not going to be sticking around long as it moves into southwest Louisiana or southeast Texas. This is going to bring a LOT of rainfall to that area.
The remnants of Dolly MIGHT regenerate later this week in the Gulf. But the chances are still relatively low on that.
Here is your Freedom Insurance Today-plus-Five Forecast:
–Meteorologist Christopher Cawley
