Thomas County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For THOMAS County
Issued at 1200 AM EDT THU APR 18 2024

SOUTH GEORGIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS SAVANNAH CLOUDY 71 64 78 SW6 30.12S TC 22 VALDOSTA MOCLDY 69 63 81 CALM 30.11S TC 21 ALMA MOCLDY 67 63 87 CALM 30.10F TC 19 ST SIMONS CLOUDY 72 70 94 S10 30.11S TC 22 ALBANY CLOUDY 73 63 70 SW3 30.13R TC 23 BRUNSWICK CLOUDY 71 66 83 S8 30.12F TC 22 CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BAINBRIDGE* CLOUDY 72 64 77 W6 30.12S TC 22 MOULTRIE* CLOUDY 69 65 86 CALM 30.12R TC 20 VIDALIA* CLOUDY 72 66 83 CALM 30.11S TC 22 WAYCROSS* MOCLDY 70 68 96 CALM 30.11F TC 21 DOUGLAS* N/A 70 58 66 SW5 30.12F TC 21

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Georgia
Based on observations at 1100pm EDT, Wednesday April 17, 2024

Across Georgia...temperatures are near 66 degrees north, near 70 degrees central, and near 70 degrees south. Current sky conditions are light rain north, cloudy central, and mostly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 76%, and the dew point is near 62 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 5 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. 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 76 degrees at Augusta (Daniels) and Augusta (Bush). The lowest temperature is 58 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 THOMAS County
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7-Day Forecast For THOMAS County, GA
Issued at 234 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds around 5 mph, becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Light and variable winds, becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
FRIDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the upper 50s.
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
Wednesday April 17, 2024 the 108th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 11.010000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 07:01 EDT Set 20:08 EDT Transit Meridian 13:34 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:37 EDT Ends 20:32 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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