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Regional Hourly Observations For GRADY County
Issued at 600 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2024

SOUTH GEORGIA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
SAVANNAH       MOSUNNY   84  67  56 S10       29.96R TC  29           
VALDOSTA       SUNNY     88  66  48 VRB3      29.99S HX  90  TC  31   
ALMA           MOSUNNY   88  62  41 W8        29.97S TC  31           
ST SIMONS      SUNNY     79  70  73 S13       29.97R TC  26           
FT STEWART     MOSUNNY   87  64  46 S5        29.92S TC  30           
ALBANY         SUNNY     84  64  50 VRB3      30.01S TC  29           
HUNTER AFB     SUNNY     83  67  59 S9        29.94R TC  28           
MOODY AFB      SUNNY     86  63  45 NW9       29.98S TC  30           
BRUNSWICK      MOSUNNY   82  67  60 SE12      29.97S TC  28           

  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
BAINBRIDGE*    MOSUNNY   85  64  48 W8        30.01R TC  30           
MOULTRIE*      SUNNY     84  67  55 W7        30.00F TC  29           
VIDALIA*       MOSUNNY   88  64  45 W3        29.97F TC  31           
WAYCROSS*      MOSUNNY   88  64  45 NW7       29.97S TC  31           
DOUGLAS*         N/A     86  64  46 SW9       30.00S TC  30           

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Georgia
Based on observations at 600pm EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Georgia...temperatures are near 83 degrees north, near 86 degrees central, and near 88 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 47%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 48%, and the dew point is near 66 degrees. The heat index is near 90 degrees south. Winds are from the southwest at 14 mph with gusts at 21 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the west at 9 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are variable at 3 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 88 degrees at Waycross, Vidalia, Valdosta, Robins AFB, Augusta (Daniels), and Alma. The lowest temperature is 79 degrees at Saint Simons and Dalton.


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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 GRADY County
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7-Day Forecast For GRADY County, GA
Issued at 341 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
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 50 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Cooler with lows in the mid 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs around 70.

MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s.

TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 80s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the mid 80s.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Georgia
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....  Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Almanac Information

Friday April 19, 2024 the 110th Day of Year

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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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