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Regional Hourly Observations For SPALDING County
Issued at 800 PM EDT THU APR 18 2024

NORTH GEORGIA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
ATLANTA        MOCLDY    80  63  55 W9        30.04R TC  27           
6HR MIN TEMP:  80; 6HR MAX TEMP:  85;                                

ATHENS         FAIR      78  58  49 CALM      30.01R TC  26           
6HR MIN TEMP:  78; 6HR MAX TEMP:  87;                                

CHAMBLEE       FAIR      78  59  51 W6        30.03R TC  26           
6HR MIN TEMP:  77; 6HR MAX TEMP:  86;                                

PEACHTREE CITY FAIR      79  65  62 W3        30.04R TC  26           
6HR MIN TEMP:  79; 6HR MAX TEMP:  87;                                

ROME           FAIR      75  65  70 W3        30.00F TC  24           
6HR MIN TEMP:  75; 6HR MAX TEMP:  83;                                

WEST ATLANTA   FAIR      80  61  52 SW5       30.02R TC  27           
6HR MIN TEMP:  80; 6HR MAX TEMP:  85;                                

GAINESVILLE    FAIR      78  54  43 CALM      30.03S TC  26           
6HR MIN TEMP:  77; 6HR MAX TEMP:  87;                                

CARTERSVILLE   FAIR      77  64  65 CALM      30.03S TC  25           

  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
DALTON*        FAIR      77  62  59 CALM      30.00S TC  25           
LAWRENCEVILLE* FAIR      78  57  48 S5        30.03R TC  26           
KENNESAW*      FAIR      79  60  52 SW7       30.04R TC  26           
CANTON*        FAIR      79  58  48 W7        30.04S TC  26           
BLAIRSVILLE*   FAIR      78  43  28 SW8       30.05S TC  25           

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Georgia
Based on observations at 800pm EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Georgia...temperatures are near 80 degrees north, near 77 degrees central, and near 74 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy north, fair central, and fair south. In the north, relative humidity is near 55%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 61%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 76%, and the dew point is near 66 degrees. Winds are from the west at 9 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 83 degrees at Augusta (Daniels). The lowest temperature is 74 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 SPALDING County,GA

142 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

 DAY ONE  This Afternoon 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 and north-central 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.

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7-Day Forecast For SPALDING County, GA
Issued at 212 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

LATE THIS AFTERNOON
Mostly sunny. Near steady temperature in the lower 80s. Light Southwest winds.

TONIGHT
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Light West winds. Chance of rain 30 percent.

FRIDAY
Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Light West winds. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the upper 60s. Temperature falling into the lower 60s in the afternoon. Chance of rain 80 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 30 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.

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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 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:                                                                    
 Precipitation:                                                                    

....  Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Almanac Information

Thursday April 18, 2024 the 109th Day of Year

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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)


Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky