Masters 2024 weather: Strong winds expected again during 2nd round Friday at Augusta National
As Masters patrons get ready for the second round of tournament play, golfers are bracing for another windy day at Augusta National.
After a morning weather delay Thursday, strong winds rolled into the city, making an already challenging course even more harrowing.
The National Weather Service in Columbia predicts winds up to 20 mph Friday, with gusts reaching 36 mph at 3 p.m.
The weather service issued a lake wind advisory, which was upgraded to a wind advisory Friday morning. The advisory will go in effect at 11 a.m. Friday and remain in effect until 8 p.m.
"We anticipate wind gusts to be around 40 mph this afternoon," according to the weather service.
In the event of inclement weather, Augusta National will post a weather warning sign on scoreboards and message boards. When then sign appears, patrons are advised to avoid isolated trees and open areas.
Suspension of play will be signaled by an air horn. Patrons should take shelter immediately if they hear the sound.
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Play was suspended twice during the second round of the 2023 Masters Tournament after three pine trees fell near the 17th hole due to strong wind gusts, according to previous reporting. There were no injuries.
Here is an in-depth weather forecast for the tournament, according to the National Weather Service and The Weather Channel:
Return to this story for periodic updates that reflect the latest forecast.
Friday's forecast – April 12 (Round 2)
Day: Sunny and breezy, with a high of 73 degrees.
UV index: 8 - very high
Winds: Up to 21 mph, with gusts reaching 33 mph.
Night: Clear skies, with a low of 50 degrees.
Saturday's forecast – April 13 (Round 3)
Day: Sunny, with a high of 77 degrees.
UV index: 8 - very high
Winds: Up to 14 mph
Night: Clear skies, with a low of 52 degrees.
Sunday's forecast – April 14 (Round 4)
Day: Sunny, with a high of 86 degrees.
UV index: 9 - very high
Winds: Up to 11 mph
Night: Mostly clear skies, with a low of 59 degrees.
This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Weather in Augusta: Wind gusts Friday, forecast for Masters week
