NORTH GEORGIA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
ATLANTA        MOSUNNY   63  60  90 N5        30.11R TC  17           
6HR MIN TEMP:  61; 6HR MAX TEMP:  65;                                

ATHENS         SUNNY     60  57  89 W3        30.10R TC  16           
6HR MIN TEMP:  56; 6HR MAX TEMP:  63;                                

CHAMBLEE       SUNNY     56  56 100 CALM      30.11R TC  13           
6HR MIN TEMP:  52; 6HR MAX TEMP:  61;                                

PEACHTREE CITY SUNNY     61  59  93 CALM      30.12R FOG     TC  16   
6HR MIN TEMP:  59; 6HR MAX TEMP:  66;                                

ROME           FOG       56  56 100 CALM      30.12R VSB 1/4 TC  13   
6HR MIN TEMP:  55; 6HR MAX TEMP:  57;                                

WEST ATLANTA   SUNNY     58  58 100 CALM      30.11R TC  14           
6HR MIN TEMP:  55; 6HR MAX TEMP:  61;                                

GAINESVILLE    SUNNY     59  57  93 NW5       30.12S TC  15           
6HR MIN TEMP:  57; 6HR MAX TEMP:  61;                                

CARTERSVILLE   FOG       54  54 100 CALM      30.13S VSB<1/4 TC  12   

  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
DALTON*        FOG       52  52 100 CALM      30.13R VSB<1/4 TC  11   
LAWRENCEVILLE* SUNNY     60  58  92 SW3       30.11R TC  16           
MARIETTA       MOSUNNY   59  58  96 W5        30.10R TC  15           
KENNESAW*      MOSUNNY   57  56  96 CALM      30.13R TC  14           
CANTON*        SUNNY     58  58  97 W5        30.13R TC  15           
BLAIRSVILLE*   FOG       48  48 100 CALM      30.17R VSB<1/4 TC   9   

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel

---

Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Georgia
Based on observations at 800am EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Georgia...temperatures are near 63 degrees north, near 64 degrees central, and near 64 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny north, partly sunny central, and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 60 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 100%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 62 degrees. Winds are from the north at 5 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 70 degrees at Saint Simons. The lowest temperature is 52 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.

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

---

Hazardous Weather Outlook For LINCOLN County,GA

411 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

Thunderstorms developing late afternoon into Friday evening. Isolated
damaging wind gust or large hail is possible in the strongest storms.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

---

7-Day Forecast For LINCOLN County, GA
Issued at 808 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

TODAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds around 5 mph, becoming south around 5 mph this afternoon.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Much cooler. Near steady temperature in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 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)


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