Banks County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For BANKS County
Issued at 100 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2024

NORTH GEORGIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ATLANTA CLOUDY 71 62 73 W8 30.04F TC 22 ATHENS MOCLDY 66 61 84 CALM 30.01F TC 19 CHAMBLEE CLOUDY 71 61 70 W6 30.03S TC 22 PEACHTREE CITY CLOUDY 70 67 90 CALM 30.05S TC 21 ROME MOCLDY 67 65 93 CALM 30.01F TC 19 WEST ATLANTA CLOUDY 72 63 73 CALM 30.03F TC 22 GAINESVILLE CLOUDY 71 60 68 W6 30.04F TC 22 CARTERSVILLE CLOUDY 68 64 88 CALM 30.03F TC 20 CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS DALTON* PTCLDY 64 64 100 CALM 30.01F TC 18 LAWRENCEVILLE* CLOUDY 72 64 76 W3 30.03F TC 22 MARIETTA CLOUDY 71 62 73 W3 30.01F TC 22 KENNESAW* CLOUDY 71 64 78 SW3 30.04F TC 22 CANTON* CLOUDY 69 63 82 CALM 30.04F TC 21 BLAIRSVILLE* PTCLDY 61 57 88 CALM 30.07F TC 16

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

Across Georgia...temperatures are near 72 degrees north, near 72 degrees central, and near 66 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, mostly cloudy central, and partly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 76%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 65 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. Winds are from the west at 5 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 6 mph 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 75 degrees at Robins AFB and Augusta (Daniels). The lowest temperature is 66 degrees at Valdosta and 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 BANKS County,GA
1019 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE 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. 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 BANKS County, GA
Issued at 212 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 LATE THIS AFTERNOON
Sunny. Near steady temperature in the lower 80s. Light South winds.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Light West winds. Chance of rain 40 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows around 60. Light Northwest winds. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Temperature falling into the lower 70s in the afternoon. 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 a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming north after midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SUNDAY
Showers, cooler with highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
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)

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