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Regional Hourly Observations For JASPER County
Issued at 700 AM EDT THU APR 18 2024

CENTRAL GEORGIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS AUGUSTA-BUSH PTCLDY 58 58 100 CALM 30.07R TC 14 AUGUSTA-DANIEL CLEAR 65 57 75 CALM 30.09R TC 18 COLUMBUS MOCLDY 67 63 87 CALM 30.09R TC 19 MACON MOCLDY 64 63 96 W3 30.09R TC 18 ROBINS AFB MOCLDY 66 63 90 CALM 30.08R TC 19 CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS LAGRANGE* MOCLDY 62 61 97 CALM 30.10R TC 17 MILLEDGEVILLE* MOCLDY 63 63 100 CALM 30.09R TC 17

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Georgia
Based on observations at 700am EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Georgia...temperatures are near 61 degrees north, near 64 degrees central, and near 64 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy north, mostly cloudy central, and fog south. In the north, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 59 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 96%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 62 degrees. Visibility is less than one mile south. Winds are calm north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 3 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to fog. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 68 degrees at Saint Simons and Hunter AFB. The lowest temperature is 51 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 JASPER County,GA
544 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE Today and 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. A few strong to severe storms are possible across portions of northwest Georgia, with the primary hazards being large hail and damaging wind gusts. 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 JASPER County, GA
Issued at 334 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TODAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Light West winds, becoming southwest around 5 mph this afternoon.
TONIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Light Southwest winds. Chance of rain 20 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 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. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the upper 60s. Temperature falling into the lower 60s in the afternoon. Chance of rain 80 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 50 percent.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 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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