McIntosh County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For MCINTOSH County
Issued at 1000 PM EDT THU APR 18 2024

SOUTH GEORGIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS SAVANNAH PTCLDY 75 62 64 S9 30.05R TC 24 VALDOSTA CLEAR 68 64 87 CALM 30.09R TC 20 ALMA CLEAR 74 60 61 SW3 30.06R TC 23 ST SIMONS CLOUDY 73 68 83 S6 30.06R TC 23 FT STEWART PTCLDY 74 68 82 S5 30.02 TC 23 ALBANY PTCLDY 70 63 78 S5 30.08R TC 21 HUNTER AFB PTCLDY 74 62 64 S7 30.02 TC 24 BRUNSWICK MOCLDY 74 61 64 SW6 30.07R TC 23 CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BAINBRIDGE* CLEAR 72 67 84 SW6 30.09R TC 22 MOULTRIE* PTCLDY 68 68 100 SW3 30.09R TC 20 VIDALIA* PTCLDY 73 61 64 CALM 30.05R TC 23 WAYCROSS* CLEAR 72 64 76 W3 30.07R TC 22 DOUGLAS* N/A 71 61 72 SW6 30.09R TC 21

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Georgia
Based on observations at 900pm EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Georgia...temperatures are near 79 degrees north, near 76 degrees central, and near 70 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy north, cloudy central, and partly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 60%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. Winds are from the west at 12 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 5 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 80 degrees at Augusta (Daniels). The lowest temperature is 70 degrees at Valdosta.

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 MCINTOSH County,GA

343 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For MCINTOSH County, GA
Issued at 956 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds around 5 mph this evening, becoming light and variable.
FRIDAY
Sunny. Highs around 90. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.
SATURDAY
Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs around 70.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
THURSDAY
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 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 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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