Columbia County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For COLUMBIA County
Issued at 700 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2024

CENTRAL GEORGIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS AUGUSTA-BUSH SUNNY 85 61 44 W6 29.92S TC 29 AUGUSTA-DANIEL SUNNY 86 59 39 VRB3 29.95S TC 30 COLUMBUS NOT AVBL MACON MOSUNNY 84 64 50 W10 29.96F TC 29 ROBINS AFB MOSUNNY 86 62 44 SW10 29.95F TC 30 CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS LAGRANGE* SUNNY 80 65 59 W7 30.01R TC 27 MILLEDGEVILLE* SUNNY 86 66 51 SW3 29.94F TC 30

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Georgia
Based on observations at 700pm EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Georgia...temperatures are near 83 degrees north, near 84 degrees central, and near 85 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly sunny north, mostly sunny central, and sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 49%, and the dew point is near 62 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 50%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 53%, and the dew point is near 66 degrees. Winds are from the southwest at 10 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 10 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 87 degrees at Fort Stewart. The lowest temperature is 72 degrees at Rome.

Current NOWCAST not available:
Nowcasts are not issued routinely during fair weather. Only when
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 COLUMBIA County,GA

308 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. Thunderstorms expected to develop late afternoon into this evening. Isolated damaging wind gust or large hail is possible in the strongest storms. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For COLUMBIA County, GA
Issued at 707 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024 TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SUNDAY
Showers. Much cooler with highs around 60. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
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
Friday April 19, 2024 the 110th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 11.700000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 06:59 EDT Set 20:09 EDT Transit Meridian 13:33 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:35 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 19TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1775... The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1941... The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel) ...1973... Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1976... The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)

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