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Regional Hourly Observations For WALTON County
Issued at 1200 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2024

NORTH GEORGIA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
ATLANTA        PTSUNNY   79  65  62 W7        30.06F TC  26           
ATHENS         MOSUNNY   80  65  59 W6        30.04F TC  27           
CHAMBLEE       MOSUNNY   78  67  68 VRB7      30.05F TC  26           
PEACHTREE CITY MOSUNNY   79  66  64 VRB6      30.07S TC  26           
ROME           PTSUNNY   74  66  76 VRB5      30.05F TC  23           
WEST ATLANTA   MOSUNNY   76  66  71 N8        30.05F TC  24           
GAINESVILLE    SUNNY     77  62  59 NW9       30.07F TC  25           
CARTERSVILLE   CLOUDY    73  66  78 W10       30.08R TC  23           

  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
DALTON*        CLOUDY    73  67  81 CALM      30.05F TC  23           
LAWRENCEVILLE* MOSUNNY   79  66  64 VRB3      30.05F TC  26           
MARIETTA       PTSUNNY   78  67  67 W12       30.04F TC  26           
KENNESAW*      PTSUNNY   75  66  73 NW8       30.08S TC  24           
CANTON*        CLOUDY    72  64  76 W9        30.08S TC  22           
BLAIRSVILLE*   PTSUNNY   72  59  64 W3        30.09S TC  22           

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Georgia
Based on observations at 1100am EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Georgia...temperatures are near 77 degrees north, near 79 degrees central, and near 82 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny north, sunny central, and sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 65 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 62%, and the dew point is near 65 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 64%, and the dew point is near 69 degrees. Winds are variable at 5 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are unavailable south. central. central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 82 degrees at Valdosta. The lowest temperature is 71 degrees at Rome and Albany.


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 WALTON 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.

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7-Day Forecast For WALTON County, GA
Issued at 1038 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

THIS AFTERNOON
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Near steady temperature in the mid 80s. West winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SUNDAY
Showers, cooler with highs in the lower 60s. Temperature falling into the upper 50s in the afternoon. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 40s.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.

THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Georgia
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....  Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Almanac Information

Friday April 19, 2024 the 110th Day of Year

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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)


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