Weekly swim report · August 21, 2026
Georgia swim report
On August 21, 2026 the warmest USGS water reading in Georgia was 89°F at HUDSON CREEK AT MERIDIAN LANDING, NEAR MERIDIAN,GA; 17 water-related NWS hazards are active.
Warmest water
The 5 warmest of 98 sensors reporting a water temperature in Georgia today. Station names open the official monitoring page.
- #189°F 32°C9 hrs ago
- #288°F 31°C9 hrs ago
- #388°F 31°C9 hrs ago
- #488°F 31°C9 hrs ago
- #5ABERCORN CREEK NEAR SAVANNAH,GAUSGS gauge · 1,560 ft³/s88°F 31°C8 hrs ago
Active hazards in Georgia
Alerts cover counties or forecast zones — an alert for an area does not mean every river or beach inside it is affected. Times are local to the issuing office.
- Stay outSevere Thunderstorm Warning
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Tift, GA; Worth, GA.
NWS Tallahassee FL · until Aug 21, 4:15 PM
- Stay outSevere Thunderstorm Warning
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Columbia, GA; McDuffie, GA; Richmond, GA; Aiken, SC; Edgefield, SC; McCormick, SC; Saluda, SC.
NWS Columbia SC · until Aug 21, 4:15 PM
- Stay outSevere Thunderstorm Warning
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Calhoun, GA; Clay, GA; Randolph, GA; Terrell, GA.
NWS Tallahassee FL · until Aug 21, 4:15 PM
- Stay outSevere Thunderstorm Warning
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Twiggs, GA; Wilkinson, GA.
NWS Peachtree City GA · until Aug 21, 3:45 PM
- Stay outSevere Thunderstorm Warning
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Dougherty, GA; Lee, GA; Worth, GA.
NWS Tallahassee FL · until Aug 21, 4:00 PM
- Stay outSevere Thunderstorm Warning
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Henry, AL; Clay, GA; Quitman, GA; Randolph, GA.
NWS Tallahassee FL · until Aug 21, 3:45 PM
- CautionFlood Advisory
A Flood Advisory is in effect for Lee, GA; Worth, GA.
NWS Tallahassee FL · until Aug 21, 5:45 PM
- CautionFlood Advisory
A Flood Advisory is in effect for Richmond, GA.
NWS Columbia SC · until Aug 21, 5:30 PM
- CautionHeat Advisory
A Heat Advisory is in effect for Coffee; Dale; Henry; Geneva; Houston; North Walton; Central Walton; Holmes; Washington; Jackson; Inland Bay; Calhoun; Inland Gulf; Inland Franklin; Gadsden; Leon; Inland Jefferson; Madison; Inland Wakulla; Inland Taylor; Lafayette; Inland Dixie; South Walton; Coastal Bay; Coastal Gulf; Coastal Franklin; Coastal Jefferson; Coastal Wakulla; Coastal Taylor; Coastal Dixie; Northern Liberty; Southern Liberty; Seminole; Decatur; Grady; Thomas; Brooks; Lowndes; Lanier.
NWS Tallahassee FL · until Aug 21, 8:00 PM
- CautionHeat Advisory
A Heat Advisory is in effect for Long; Inland Bryan; Coastal Bryan; Inland Chatham; Coastal Chatham; Inland Liberty; Coastal Liberty; Inland McIntosh; Coastal McIntosh.
NWS Charleston SC · until Aug 21, 8:00 PM
- CautionSevere Thunderstorm Watch
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Burke, GA; Columbia, GA; Lincoln, GA; McDuffie, GA; Richmond, GA; Aiken, SC; Bamberg, SC; Barnwell, SC; Calhoun, SC; Chesterfield, SC; Clarendon, SC; Edgefield, SC; Fairfield, SC; Kershaw, SC; Lancaster, SC; Lee, SC; Lexington, SC; McCormick, SC; Newberry, SC; Orangeburg, SC; Richland, SC; Saluda, SC; Sumter, SC.
NWS Columbia SC · until Aug 21, 9:00 PM
- Heads-upSpecial Weather Statement
A Special Weather Statement is in effect for Stewart; Webster.
NWS Peachtree City GA
- Heads-upSpecial Weather Statement
A Special Weather Statement is in effect for Crisp.
NWS Peachtree City GA
- Heads-upSpecial Weather Statement
A Special Weather Statement is in effect for Henry; Quitman; Clay; Randolph.
NWS Tallahassee FL
- Heads-upSpecial Weather Statement
A Special Weather Statement is in effect for Washington.
NWS Peachtree City GA
- Heads-upSpecial Weather Statement
A Special Weather Statement is in effect for Sumter; Crisp.
NWS Peachtree City GA
- Heads-upSpecial Weather Statement
A Special Weather Statement is in effect for Dougherty; Worth; Tift; Mitchell; Berrien.
NWS Tallahassee FL
Where to swim in Georgia
The most-reviewed, well-rated water destinations in Georgia — check each one’s live conditions before you go.
4.6(16,438)Tybee Beach Pier and Pavilion
Extensive fishing pier with a spacious covered pavilion & restrooms on a relaxed beach.
4.8(7,269)Sweetwater Creek State Park
Historical wooded state park offering hiking, picnicking & boating, plus fishing.
4.8(4,146)Jekyll Island State Park
State-managed island offering many recreational & water-based activities, from biking to fishing.
4.7(3,034)Indian Springs State Park
Serene camping, swimming & boating area with a museum & a stone Spring House with drinkable water.
4.6(1,968)North Beach, Tybee Island
The quieter side of Tybee Island, North Beach sits across from the historic Tybee Lighthouse and Fort Screven, just 20 minutes from downtown Savannah. This wide, clean beach is favored by locals for its peaceful atmosphere, excellent dolphin watching, and views of massive container ships passing through the shipping channel. Public restrooms, showers, a boardwalk, and a fishing pier are available. The nearby North Beach Bar and Grill offers beachside dining with ocean views.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.