Elbert County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For ELBERT County
Issued at 1200 AM EDT THU APR 18 2024

NORTH GEORGIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ATLANTA LGT RAIN 67 63 87 W3 30.10F TC 19 ATHENS MOCLDY 66 58 75 NW5 30.10S TC 19 CHAMBLEE CLOUDY 64 62 93 N3 30.11S TC 18 PEACHTREE CITY CLOUDY 68 64 87 CALM 30.11F TC 20 ROME FOG 58 57 97 CALM 30.12S VSB 1/4 TC 14 WEST ATLANTA PTCLDY 63 62 97 NE3 30.10S TC 17 GAINESVILLE CLEAR 61 56 83 NW6 30.14S TC 16 CARTERSVILLE MOCLDY 59 57 94 CALM 30.13S TC 15 CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS DALTON* FOG 56 56 100 CALM 30.12S VSB 1 TC 13 LAWRENCEVILLE* PTCLDY 64 59 83 CALM 30.12S TC 18 KENNESAW* MOCLDY 60 59 96 CALM 30.14S TC 16 CANTON* PTCLDY 58 57 98 N5 30.14S TC 14 BLAIRSVILLE* PTCLDY 55 55 97 CALM 30.16F TC 13

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Georgia
Based on observations at 1200am EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Georgia...temperatures are near 67 degrees north, near 67 degrees central, and near 69 degrees south. Current sky conditions are light rain north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 87%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. Winds are from the west at 3 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Winds are calm 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 Augusta (Daniels). The lowest temperature is 56 degrees at Dalton.

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 ELBERT County,GA

340 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT None.
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7-Day Forecast For ELBERT County, GA
Issued at 1004 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Cooler. Near steady temperatures in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 70 percent.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
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 23-27 APR 25-MAY 1 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
Thursday April 18, 2024 the 109th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 11.360000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 07:00 EDT Set 20:08 EDT Transit Meridian 13:34 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:36 EDT Ends 20:33 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 18TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1880... More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and Arkansas to Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons were killed, including 65 persons at Marshfield MO. (David Ludlum) ...1906... A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual easterly winds spread fires destroying the city. (David Ludlum) ...1944... California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage mounted to two million dollars as two consecutive storms devastated the Sacramento Valley destroying the fruit crop. (The Weather Channel) ...1957... A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three feet into the air, and rolled two other children on the ground. Fortunately none of the three were hurt. The dust devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound as it moved westward. (The Weather Channel) ...1970... Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24 hours. (17th-18th) (The Weather Channel)

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