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Regional Hourly Observations For DAWSON County
Issued at 700 PM EDT TUE APR 16 2024

NORTH GEORGIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ATLANTA PTSUNNY 81 46 29 S8 30.09S TC 27 ATHENS PTSUNNY 79 49 34 VRB6 30.09S TC 26 CHAMBLEE MOSUNNY 79 49 34 S7 30.08S TC 26 PEACHTREE CITY MOSUNNY 81 48 31 S5 30.09S TC 27 ROME PTSUNNY 83 43 24 S9G21 30.02S TC 28 WEST ATLANTA MOSUNNY 82 42 24 S9 30.08R TC 28 GAINESVILLE MOSUNNY 79 45 29 MISG 30.11S TC 26 CARTERSVILLE MOSUNNY 82 41 23 S7G15 30.06S TC 28 CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS DALTON* PTSUNNY 82 50 33 SE5 30.04R TC 28 LAWRENCEVILLE* MOSUNNY 79 48 33 S5 30.09S TC 26 MARIETTA PTSUNNY 81 42 24 S6 30.06S TC 27 KENNESAW* MOSUNNY 81 44 27 S6 30.09R TC 27 CANTON* MOSUNNY 79 47 32 S8 30.09S TC 26 BLAIRSVILLE* PTSUNNY 76 51 40 S8 30.11S TC 25

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Georgia
Based on observations at 600pm EDT, Tuesday April 16, 2024

Across Georgia...temperatures are near 83 degrees north, near 81 degrees central, and near 85 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly sunny north, mostly sunny central, and sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 25%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 45%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 39%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. Winds are from the south at 10 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 8 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 86 degrees at Cartersville. The lowest temperature is 73 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 DAWSON 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 DAWSON County, GA
Issued at 205 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Light South winds. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Temperature falling into the lower 70s in the afternoon. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 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. Light West winds. Chance of rain 30 percent.
THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, 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 in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny 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. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 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 lower 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 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 22-26 APR 24-30 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
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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