Clayton County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For CLAYTON County
Issued at 900 PM EDT THU APR 18 2024

NORTH GEORGIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ATLANTA MOCLDY 79 64 60 W12 30.05R TC 26 ATHENS PTCLDY 74 58 57 CALM 30.02R TC 23 CHAMBLEE MOCLDY 76 60 57 W6 30.04R TC 24 PEACHTREE CITY CLOUDY 78 66 66 W7 30.06R TC 26 ROME CLOUDY 74 66 76 CALM 30.02R TC 23 WEST ATLANTA MOCLDY 77 62 59 SW5 30.04R TC 25 GAINESVILLE PTCLDY 78 54 43 SW6 30.05R TC 26 CARTERSVILLE MOCLDY 75 66 73 CALM 30.05R TC 24 CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS DALTON* MOCLDY 71 65 81 SE3 30.01R TC 21 LAWRENCEVILLE* PTCLDY 75 59 57 SW8 30.04R TC 24 KENNESAW* MOCLDY 76 64 66 W7 30.06R TC 24 CANTON* MOCLDY 75 60 58 W6 30.06R TC 24 BLAIRSVILLE* MOCLDY 72 57 59 W5 30.08R TC 22

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Georgia
Based on observations at 900pm EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Georgia...temperatures are near 79 degrees north, near 76 degrees central, and near 70 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy north, cloudy central, and partly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 60%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. Winds are from the west at 12 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 5 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 80 degrees at Augusta (Daniels). The lowest temperature is 70 degrees at Valdosta.

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 CLAYTON County,GA
142 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE This Afternoon 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 and north-central 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 CLAYTON County, GA
Issued at 212 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 LATE THIS AFTERNOON
Sunny. Near steady temperature in the lower 80s. Light Southwest winds.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Light Southwest winds. Chance of rain 40 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SUNDAY
A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers, cooler with highs in the lower 60s. Temperature falling into the upper 50s in the afternoon. Chance of rain 80 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 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
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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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