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Regional Hourly Observations For HOUSTON County
Issued at 800 AM EDT TUE APR 16 2024

CENTRAL GEORGIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS AUGUSTA-BUSH MOSUNNY 53 51 93 CALM 30.12R TC 12 6HR MIN TEMP: 52; 6HR MAX TEMP: 59; AUGUSTA-DANIEL MOSUNNY 62 51 67 CALM 30.13R TC 17 6HR MIN TEMP: 62; 6HR MAX TEMP: 70; COLUMBUS MOCLDY 59 56 89 CALM 30.14R TC 15 6HR MIN TEMP: 57; 6HR MAX TEMP: 62; MACON PTSUNNY 58 56 93 CALM 30.14R TC 14 6HR MIN TEMP: 53; 6HR MAX TEMP: 59; ROBINS AFB PTSUNNY 60 57 90 CALM 30.13R TC 16 CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS LAGRANGE* MOCLDY 55 54 97 CALM 30.16R TC 13 MILLEDGEVILLE* PTSUNNY 59 57 94 CALM 30.13R TC 15

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Georgia
Based on observations at 800am EDT, Tuesday April 16, 2024

Across Georgia...temperatures are near 65 degrees north, near 58 degrees central, and near 60 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, partly sunny central, and not available south. In the north, relative humidity is near 70%, and the dew point is near 55 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 56 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 89%, and the dew point is near 57 degrees. Winds are from the west at 7 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to not available. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 65 degrees at Atlanta. The lowest temperature is 53 degrees at Augusta (Bush).

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 HOUSTON 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 HOUSTON County, GA
Issued at 318 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024 TODAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Light South winds.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Light Southwest winds.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Light West winds.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Temperature falling to around 80 in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Temperature falling to around 70 in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY
Partly 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 21-25 APR 23-29 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Below Above Normal Above Precipitation: Above Normal 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
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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