Clayton County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For CLAYTON County
Issued at 600 AM EDT SUN APR 19 2026

NORTH GEORGIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ATLANTA CLOUDY 53 43 68 NW23G44 30.07R TC 12 ATHENS CLOUDY 68 59 73 W9G21 29.94R TC 20 CHAMBLEE LGT RAIN 51 44 77 NW16G28 30.08R TC 11 PEACHTREE CITY CLOUDY 53 45 74 NW28G43 30.08R TC 12 ROME LGT RAIN 48 44 86 N14G24 30.16R TC 9 WEST ATLANTA LGT RAIN 49 43 80 NW15G30 30.10R TC 9 GAINESVILLE CLOUDY 54 43 66 NW17G30 30.02R TC 12 CARTERSVILLE CLOUDY 48 45 87 N9G17 30.15R TC 9 CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS DALTON* CLOUDY 47 47 100 N16G23 30.17R TC 8 LAWRENCEVILLE* CLOUDY 55 48 77 W14G20 30.03R TC 13 KENNESAW* LGT RAIN 48 43 82 NW12G22 30.11S TC 9 CANTON* CLOUDY 49 46 90 N12G24 30.09R TC 9 BLAIRSVILLE* CLOUDY 45 42 89 W7 30.12R TC 7

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Georgia
Based on observations at 600am EDT, Sunday April 19, 2026

Across Georgia...temperatures are near 53 degrees north, near 63 degrees central, and near 60 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, partly cloudy central, and partly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 68%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 87%, and the dew point is near 59 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 92%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 23 mph with gusts at 44 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest 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 68 degrees at Saint Simons, Augusta (Daniels), Augusta (Bush), Athens, , , , , , , and . The lowest temperature is 47 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 CLAYTON County,GA
317 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026 DAY ONE Today and Tonight A Red Flag Warning is in effect for this afternoon and evening across most of the area due to dangerous fire weather conditions. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Monday through Saturday Hazardous fire weather conditions will remain a concern through much of the week due to very dry conditions. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
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7-Day Forecast For CLAYTON County, GA
Issued at 500 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026 TODAY
Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
TONIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
MONDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast after midnight.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Light East winds, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny with showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 60 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 APR 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 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

APRIL 19TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1775... The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1941... The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel) ...1973... Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1976... The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)

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