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Regional Hourly Observations For HOUSTON County
Issued at 800 AM EDT MON JUN 08 2026

CENTRAL GEORGIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS AUGUSTA-BUSH PTSUNNY 72 69 90 CALM 30.09R TC 22 6HR MIN TEMP: 69; 6HR MAX TEMP: 72; AUGUSTA-DANIEL PTSUNNY 74 69 85 CALM 30.11R TC 23 6HR MIN TEMP: 73; 6HR MAX TEMP: 77; COLUMBUS LGT RAIN 72 69 90 CALM 30.12R TC 22 6HR MIN TEMP: 70; 6HR MAX TEMP: 72; 6HR PCP: 0.05; MACON PTSUNNY 74 73 97 CALM 30.12R TC 23 6HR MIN TEMP: 71; 6HR MAX TEMP: 74; 6HR PCP: TRACE; CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS LAGRANGE* LGT RAIN 70 68 94 CALM 30.13R TC 21 SYLVANIA* PTSUNNY 71 71 100 CALM 30.11R TC 22 MILLEDGEVILLE* CLOUDY 75 72 88 CALM 30.11R TC 24

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Georgia
Based on observations at 800am EDT, Monday June 08, 2026

Across Georgia...temperatures are near 72 degrees north, near 74 degrees central, and near 76 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, partly sunny central, and partly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 87%, and the dew point is near 68 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 97%, and the dew point is near 73 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 82%, and the dew point is near 70 degrees. The livestock heat stress category is no stress north, no stress central, and no stress south. Winds are from the southwest at 5 mph 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 77 degrees at Saint Simons. The lowest temperature is 69 degrees at Peachtree City.

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 HOUSTON County,GA
411 AM EDT Mon Jun 8 2026 DAY ONE Today and Tonight A Flood Watch is in effect for portions of North and West Georgia today, including Metro Atlanta. Locally heavy rainfall may lead to isolated flash flooding in low-lying or urban areas. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Tuesday through Sunday Daily thunderstorm chances will last through much of the upcoming week. While widespread severe weather is not expected, storms could include heavy rain, gusty winds, and frequent lightning. Locally heavy rainfall and training thunderstorms also pose a flood risk. Rainfall rates may exceed 2 to 3 inches per hour. Areas which receive heavy rainfall multiple days in a row will see an elevated flash flood risk. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
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7-Day Forecast For HOUSTON County, GA
Issued at 500 AM EDT Mon Jun 8 2026 TODAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Light East winds, becoming northeast this afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TONIGHT
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows around 70. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Light Southeast winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Light and variable winds.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Light South winds. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 70.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Temperature falling into the upper 80s in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
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 JUN 13-17 JUN 15-21 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Above Above .... 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
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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

//////////////////////////// JUNE 8TH...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1953... The worst tornado of record for the state of Michigan killed 116 persons. Flint MI was hardest hit. The tornado, half a mile in width, destroyed 200 homes on Coldwater Road killing entire families. (The Weather Channel) ...1966... A tornado ripped right through the heart of the capitol city of Topeka KS killing sixteen persons and causing 100 million dollars damage. The tornado, which struck during the evening, cut a swath of near total destruction eight miles long and four blocks wide. It was the most destructive tornado of record up until that time. (David Ludlum) ...1974... Severe thunderstorms spawned at least twenty-three tornadoes in Oklahoma during the afternoon and evening hours. One of the tornadoes struck the town Drumright killing sixteen persons and injuring 150 others. A tornado struck the National Weather Service office in Oklahoma City, and two tornadoes hit the city of Tulsa. Thunderstorms in Tulsa also produced as much as ten inches of rain. Total damage from the storms was around thirty million dollars. It was the worst natural disaster of record for Tulsa. (Storm Data)

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