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Regional Hourly Observations For PICKENS County
Issued at 500 PM EDT TUE APR 16 2024

NORTH GEORGIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ATLANTA PTSUNNY 83 49 30 S9 30.09F TC 28 ATHENS PTSUNNY 82 32 16 CALM 30.10F TC 28 CHAMBLEE PTSUNNY 82 48 30 S10 30.09F TC 28 PEACHTREE CITY MOSUNNY 85 44 23 VRB6 30.10F TC 29 ROME PTSUNNY 86 48 26 S9 30.03F TC 30 WEST ATLANTA MOSUNNY 84 51 31 S10G16 30.08F TC 29 GAINESVILLE PTSUNNY 83 51 33 SE8 30.11F TC 28 CARTERSVILLE PTSUNNY 86 46 25 VRB7G13 30.06F TC 30 CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS DALTON* PTSUNNY 84 54 36 S8 30.04F TC 29 LAWRENCEVILLE* HAZE 82 47 29 S10 30.10F VSB 3/4 TC 28 MARIETTA PTSUNNY 84 47 26 S6 30.07F TC 29 KENNESAW* PTSUNNY 83 49 30 VRB6 30.10F TC 28 CANTON* PTSUNNY 82 49 32 S8 30.10F TC 28 BLAIRSVILLE* PTSUNNY 81 48 32 S12 30.10F TC 27

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Georgia
Based on observations at 400pm EDT, Tuesday April 16, 2024

Across Georgia...temperatures are near 82 degrees north, near 83 degrees central, and near 86 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly sunny north, partly sunny central, and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 35%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 38%, and the dew point is near 55 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 39%, and the dew point is near 59 degrees. Winds are from the south at 10 mph with gusts at 20 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southwest at 10 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 5 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 86 degrees at Valdosta, Peachtree City, and Cartersville. The lowest temperature is 77 degrees at Saint Simons.

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 PICKENS County,GA
650 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. A Fire Danger Statement is in effect for portions of northwest Georgia this afternoon due to low relative humidities. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible Wednesday through Sunday, with the greatest coverage expected in northern Georgia. Severe weather is not expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
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7-Day Forecast For PICKENS County, GA
Issued at 205 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024 TONIGHT
Cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Temperature falling into the upper 60s in the afternoon. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent.
THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Light Northwest winds, becoming southwest in the afternoon.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 60. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs around 70.
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 22-26 APR 24-30 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Almanac Information
Tuesday April 16, 2024 the 107th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 10.660000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 07:03 EDT Set 20:07 EDT Transit Meridian 13:34 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:38 EDT Ends 20:31 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 16TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1851... The famous "Lighthouse Storm" raged near Boston Harbor. Whole gales and gigantic waves destroyed Minot Light with its two keepers still inside. The storm resulted in great shipping losses and coastal erosion. (David Ludlum) ...1880... A tornado near Marshall MO carried the heavy timbers of an entire home a distance of twelve miles. (The Weather Channel) ...1933... Franklin Lake NH was buried under 35 inches of snow. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1960... A wind gust of 70 mph was measured at the Stapleton International Airport in Denver CO, their highest wind gust of record. (The Weather Channel)

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