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Regional Hourly Observations For HENRY County
Issued at 1000 PM EDT THU APR 18 2024

NORTH GEORGIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ATLANTA MOCLDY 75 66 73 SW8 30.05S TC 24 ATHENS MOCLDY 73 59 61 SW3 30.04R TC 23 CHAMBLEE MOCLDY 75 62 64 W7 30.05R TC 24 PEACHTREE CITY LGT RAIN 72 68 87 SE8 30.02F TC 22 ROME MOCLDY 71 66 84 W3 30.03R TC 22 WEST ATLANTA MOCLDY 75 65 70 SW6 30.04S TC 24 GAINESVILLE MOCLDY 75 56 51 W7 30.07R TC 24 CARTERSVILLE MOCLDY 73 66 78 CALM 30.06R TC 23 CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS DALTON* MOCLDY 69 65 87 CALM 30.04R TC 21 LAWRENCEVILLE* MOCLDY 73 60 63 W5 30.05R TC 23 MARIETTA MOCLDY 75 63 65 SW9 30.03S TC 24 KENNESAW* MOCLDY 75 65 70 W10 30.06S TC 24 CANTON* MOCLDY 74 62 66 W7 30.07R TC 23 BLAIRSVILLE* MOCLDY 69 57 67 CALM 30.10R TC 20

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Georgia
Based on observations at 1000pm EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Georgia...temperatures are near 75 degrees north, near 74 degrees central, and near 68 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy north, mostly cloudy central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 73%, and the dew point is near 66 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 87%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. Winds are from the southwest at 8 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 5 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 80 degrees at Robins AFB. The lowest temperature is 68 degrees at Valdosta.

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 HENRY County,GA
1019 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE Tonight The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible north of a line extending from Columbus to Macon to Athens late this evening and overnight. Gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall are possible in any storms that form. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible Friday through Sunday. A few storms may become strong to severe on Friday, with the primary hazards being large hail and damaging wind gusts. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
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7-Day Forecast For HENRY County, GA
Issued at 212 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 LATE THIS AFTERNOON
Sunny. Near steady temperature in the lower 80s. Light Southwest winds.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Light Southwest winds. Chance of rain 40 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SUNDAY
A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers, cooler with highs in the lower 60s. Temperature falling into the upper 50s in the afternoon. Chance of rain 80 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
THURSDAY
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 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 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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