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Regional Hourly Observations For CRAWFORD County
Issued at 800 AM EDT THU MAR 28 2024

CENTRAL GEORGIA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
AUGUSTA-BUSH   MOCLDY    56  53  90 N7        29.92R TC  13           
6HR MIN TEMP:  56; 6HR MAX TEMP:  58;                                

AUGUSTA-DANIEL CLOUDY    56  52  86 N8        29.93S TC  13           
6HR MIN TEMP:  56; 6HR MAX TEMP:  57;                                

COLUMBUS       PTCLDY    53  35  50 N10       29.99R TC  12           
6HR MIN TEMP:  53; 6HR MAX TEMP:  59;                                

MACON          PTCLDY    52  44  74 NW6       29.96R TC  11           
6HR MIN TEMP:  49; 6HR MAX TEMP:  57;                                

ROBINS AFB     PTCLDY    52  44  73 N7        29.95R TC  11           

  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
LAGRANGE*      PTCLDY    50  29  44 N8        30.02R TC  10           
SYLVANIA*      MOCLDY    58  57  98 NE9       29.88F TC  14           
MILLEDGEVILLE* CLOUDY    54  54 100 NW5       29.96R TC  12           

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Georgia
Based on observations at 800am EDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across Georgia...temperatures are near 51 degrees north, near 52 degrees central, and near 57 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy north, partly cloudy central, and partly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 46%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 74%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 96%, and the dew point is near 56 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 15 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest 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 60 degrees at Savannah, Hunter AFB, and Fort Stewart. The lowest temperature is 46 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.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For CRAWFORD County,GA

417 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight  

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

A Fire Danger Statement is in effect this afternoon and early 
evening across a portion of northeast Georgia due to low relative 
humidity, breezy conditions, and dry fuels.


 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday  

A chance for showers and thunderstorms is expected on Tuesday and
Wednesday.


 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.


NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For CRAWFORD County, GA
Issued at 530 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

TODAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

TONIGHT
Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

FRIDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Light Northwest winds, becoming southwest in the afternoon.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Light Southwest winds.

SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

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

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.

MONDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.

TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 50 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Georgia
                              GEORGIA                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 APR 2-APR 6 APR 4-APR 10    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
                 -----------  -----------  --------  ---------
   Temperature:     Normal       Normal     Normal      Above                      
 Precipitation:      Above        Above      Above      Above                      

....  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 March 28, 2024 the 88th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 3.580000
Distance 0.999721 AU
Rise 06:27 EDT Set 18:53 EDT
Transit Meridian 12:39 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:03 EDT Ends 19:17 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

MARCH 28TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1917...
Thane Creek AK reported a snow cover of 190 inches. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
The worst tornado disaster of record occurred in Chicago IL as a tornado
killed 28 persons and caused three million dollars damage. (David Ludlum)
...1997...
Ten tornadoes tore across the area, affecting the Kentucky counties of 
Adair, Metcalfe, Casey, Green, Larue, Marion, Hardin, Hart, Nelson, and 
Russell; and the Indiana counties of Scott and Jefferson. Two of the 
twisters produced F3 damage. A 28-year-old woman was killed in Metcalfe 
County as she was thrown from her destroyed mobile home. A 40-year-old man 
was killed when his house in Bonnieville (Hart County) was hit by one of 
the F3 tornadoes and blown off its foundation. This tornado injured many 
people when it caused several car accidents as it crossed Interstate 65.
(NWS Louisville)

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