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Regional Hourly Observations For JEFFERSON County
Issued at 1100 AM EDT TUE APR 23 2024

CENTRAL GEORGIA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
AUGUSTA-BUSH   SUNNY     63  42  46 MISG      30.25S TC  17           
AUGUSTA-DANIEL SUNNY     63  41  44 S5        30.25F TC  17           
COLUMBUS       NOT AVBL                                               
MACON          SUNNY     65  45  48 S8        30.26S TC  18           
ROBINS AFB     SUNNY     66  44  45 S8        30.25F TC  19           

  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
LAGRANGE*      SUNNY     64  45  48 SW6       30.26S TC  18           
MILLEDGEVILLE* SUNNY     64  46  52 VRB6      30.25S TC  18           

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Georgia
Based on observations at 1000am EDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Georgia...temperatures are near 59 degrees north, near 59 degrees central, and near 65 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny north, sunny central, and sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 57%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 75%, and the dew point is near 51 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 52%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. Winds are from the southwest at 8 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 7 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 65 degrees at Valdosta. The lowest temperature is 52 degrees at Rome.


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 JEFFERSON County,GA

916 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight  

No hazardous weather is expected.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Wednesday through Monday  

No hazardous weather is expected.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

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7-Day Forecast For JEFFERSON County, GA
Issued at 432 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

TODAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Light South winds.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Light Southwest winds.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 80. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Light Northwest winds.

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.

FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Highs around 80.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 60.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 60.

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.

MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

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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 28-MAY 2 APR 30-MAY 6    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 Precipitation:     Normal       Normal                                            

....  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 23, 2024 the 114th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 13.040000
Distance 0.999718 AU
Rise 06:55 EDT Set 20:12 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:33 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:30 EDT Ends 20:37 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 23RD
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1885...
The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches
of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow.
(David Ludlum)
...1910...
The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to
establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)


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