Houston County Weather and Climate Synopsis



Click on button above to view GA Watches/Warnings/Special Wx Statements. Houston County, GA Weather and Climate Synopsis To access other UK Agricultural Weather Center Pages use the pull-down menu below.

(Click image to zoom) or Click Here

36 Hr. Forecast Map
All Radar images NOAA/UKAWC
Satellite images from NOAA

Weather Summary

Hourly Observations

Nowcast

Agricultural Weather Outlook

7 Day Forecast

Medium & Long Range Outlook

Almanac

Historical Facts


US Weekly Rainfall Departure		US Weekly Temperature Departure

Also see:
Graphical Ag. Weather All NWS Radars NWS Watch/Warning Maps UKAWC Regional Degree Day Maps 7-Day Dep. from Normal Rainfall Map 7-Day Dep. from Normal Temp. Map	Desktop Severe Weather Info US Weather at a Glance Learning About Weather State Crop/Weather Reports Crop Moisture Index (JAWF) Palmer Drought Index(NOAA) State Climatology Office

A joint service of the UK Ag Weather Center and the National Weather Service.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
Current Surface Map, [2nd Source TWC]

Click here for UKAWC Point Agricultural, Lawn & Garden Forecast/Outlook in case of corrupt tables.
Regional Hourly Observations For HOUSTON County
Issued at 100 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2024

CENTRAL GEORGIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS AUGUSTA-BUSH MOSUNNY 81 64 56 CALM 30.00F TC 27 AUGUSTA-DANIEL MOSUNNY 79 64 60 SW5 30.02F TC 26 COLUMBUS NOT AVBL MACON SUNNY 83 65 54 VRB6 30.04F TC 28 ROBINS AFB MOSUNNY 84 61 46 NW5 30.03F TC 29 CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS LAGRANGE* PTSUNNY 78 66 66 W8 30.06F TC 25 MILLEDGEVILLE* SUNNY 82 64 54 CALM 30.01F TC 28

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Georgia
Based on observations at 1200pm EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Georgia...temperatures are near 79 degrees north, near 82 degrees central, and near 83 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly sunny north, sunny central, and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 62%, and the dew point is near 65 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 54%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 60%, and the dew point is near 68 degrees. Winds are from the west at 7 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are variable at 5 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 84 degrees at Fort Stewart and Alma. The lowest temperature is 73 degrees at Dalton and Cartersville.

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.

US Radar, All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map

Hazardous Weather Outlook For HOUSTON County,GA
1041 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024 DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and tonight along and north of a line from Columbus to Macon. Strong storms will be possible along with an isolated severe thunderstorm. The primary threats will be gusty winds, large hail, and periods of heavy rainfall are possible in any storms that form. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible Saturday and Sunday. No severe storms are anticipated at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For HOUSTON County, GA
Issued at 1038 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024 THIS AFTERNOON
Sunny. Near steady temperature in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Light West winds.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Light Northwest winds. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the mid 60s. Temperature falling into the lower 60s in the afternoon. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 40 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 lower 50s.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs around 80.
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
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)

Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky