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Regional Hourly Observations For MACON County
Issued at 1200 PM EDT THU APR 18 2024

CENTRAL GEORGIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS AUGUSTA-BUSH SUNNY 82 61 48 MISG 30.07F TC 28 AUGUSTA-DANIEL SUNNY 82 60 47 NW7 30.09F TC 28 COLUMBUS NOT AVBL MACON MOSUNNY 78 64 61 CALM 30.11F TC 26 ROBINS AFB MOSUNNY 79 63 57 NE3 30.10F TC 26 CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS LAGRANGE* PTSUNNY 77 64 64 N3 30.11F TC 25 MILLEDGEVILLE* MOSUNNY 79 68 69 NE6 30.09F TC 26

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Georgia
Based on observations at 1200pm EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Georgia...temperatures are near 77 degrees north, near 78 degrees central, and near 79 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny north, mostly sunny central, and partly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 64%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 61%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 64%, and the dew point is near 66 degrees. Winds are calm north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm 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 83 degrees at Hunter AFB and Fort Stewart. The lowest temperature is 68 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 MACON County,GA
544 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE Today 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 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.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For MACON County, GA
Issued at 1033 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 THIS AFTERNOON
Mostly sunny. Near steady temperature in the mid 80s. Light Southwest winds.
TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Light Southwest winds.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 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 chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Temperature falling to around 70 in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
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 23-27 APR 25-MAY 1 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
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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