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Regional Hourly Observations For ATKINSON County
Issued at 900 AM EDT SAT APR 20 2024

SOUTH GEORGIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS SAVANNAH PTSUNNY 74 66 76 W10 30.04R TC 23 VALDOSTA MOSUNNY 74 69 85 CALM 30.08R TC 23 ALMA MOSUNNY 73 67 81 CALM 30.06S TC 23 ST SIMONS SUNNY 75 72 88 W6 30.05R TC 24 FT STEWART MOSUNNY 73 69 87 SW6 30.01R TC 23 ALBANY CLOUDY 68 66 93 W5 30.10R TC 20 HUNTER AFB MOSUNNY 75 67 77 W9 30.01R TC 24 MOODY AFB MOSUNNY 72 67 86 N5 30.06R TC 22 BRUNSWICK SUNNY 74 68 83 W7 30.06S TC 23 CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BAINBRIDGE* CLOUDY 68 68 99 W6 30.10R FOG TC 20 MOULTRIE* CLOUDY 68 68 100 W7 30.10R FOG TC 20 VIDALIA* MOSUNNY 72 66 83 SW5 30.06R TC 22 WAYCROSS* MOSUNNY 73 71 96 W3 30.07S TC 23 DOUGLAS* N/A 69 68 95 W3 30.09R TC 21

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Georgia
Based on observations at 900am EDT, Saturday April 20, 2024

Across Georgia...temperatures are near 69 degrees north, near 71 degrees central, and near 74 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny north, sunny central, and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 84%, and the dew point is near 66 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 85%, and the dew point is near 69 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 9 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 75 degrees at Saint Simons and Hunter AFB. The lowest temperature is 61 degrees at Dalton.

Current NOWCAST not available:
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precipitation or other significant weather is occuring in this county will these
forecasts be issued. Currently, there is no short term forecast in effect.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For ATKINSON County
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7-Day Forecast For ATKINSON County, GA
Issued at 911 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024 REST OF TODAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the upper 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Cooler with lows in the mid 50s. North winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 40s.
TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT
Clear. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the lower 50s.
WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Clear. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the mid 50s.
THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the upper 50s.
ETA Surface Forecast Maps, AVN 6-Panel Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Georgia GEORGIA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Almanac Information
Saturday April 20, 2024 the 111th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 12.040000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 06:58 EDT Set 20:10 EDT Transit Meridian 13:33 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:33 EDT Ends 20:34 EDT Calculations made for central point in the state. Time in ET -- and will vary due to location and elevation -- Priddy

Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 20TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1901... A spring storm produced unusally heavy snow in northeast Ohio. Warren received 35.5 inches in thirty-six hours, and 28 inches fell at Green Hill. Akron OH established April records of 15.6 inches in 24 hours, and 26.6 inches for the month. Pittsburgh PA established April records of 12.7 inches in 24 hours, and 13.5 inches for the month. (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Tornadoes in Mississippi and Alabama killed 219 persons. (David Ludlum) ...2002... An unseasonably warm and moist air mass had settled across eastern Kentucky leading to record breaking temperatures at the Jackson Weather Office and the London Corbin Airport between the 16th and 21st of April. Jackson saw several days in a row with record high temperatures as well as maximum low records. On the 19th the mercury soared to a record high of 89 degrees at Jackson and a record tying 87 degrees at London. The low temperature at Jackson was a balmy 69 degrees good enough for a daily as well as a monthly maximum low temperature record. (NWS Jackson)

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