Franklin County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For FRANKLIN County
Issued at 600 AM EDT TUE APR 23 2024

NORTH GEORGIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ATLANTA PTCLDY 47 39 74 SW3 30.18S TC 8 ATHENS CLEAR 43 41 93 CALM 30.18S TC 6 CHAMBLEE CLEAR 39 38 96 CALM 30.18S TC 4 PEACHTREE CITY CLEAR 40 37 89 CALM 30.20R TC 4 ROME CLEAR 37 35 92 N3 30.19R TC 3 WEST ATLANTA CLEAR 40 38 93 CALM 30.19R TC 4 GAINESVILLE CLEAR 43 39 86 N3 30.20R TC 6 CARTERSVILLE CLEAR 39 37 93 CALM 30.20R TC 4 CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS DALTON* CLEAR 37 37 100 CALM 30.19R TC 3 LAWRENCEVILLE* CLEAR N/A N/A N/A CALM 30.19R MARIETTA CLEAR 42 38 85 CALM 30.17R TC 6 KENNESAW* CLEAR 41 38 89 CALM 30.20R TC 5 CANTON* CLEAR 37 35 92 N5 30.20R WCI 33 TC 3 BLAIRSVILLE* CLEAR 31 30 98 CALM 30.21R TC -1

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Georgia
Based on observations at 600am EDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Georgia...temperatures are near 47 degrees north, near 42 degrees central, and near 47 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy north, clear central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 74%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 96%, and the dew point is near 41 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. Winds are from the southwest at 3 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. 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 54 degrees at Saint Simons. The lowest temperature is 37 degrees at Rome and 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 FRANKLIN County,GA

618 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT None.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For FRANKLIN County, GA
Issued at 615 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024 TODAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest this afternoon.
TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
MONDAY
Mostly 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 28-MAY 2 APR 30-MAY 6 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Normal Normal .... 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
Tuesday April 23, 2024 the 114th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 13.040000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 06:55 EDT Set 20:12 EDT Transit Meridian 13:33 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:30 EDT Ends 20:37 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 23RD HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1885... The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow. (David Ludlum) ...1910... The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)

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