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Regional Hourly Observations For DE KALB County
Issued at 600 AM EDT TUE JUL 15 2025

NORTH GEORGIA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
ATLANTA        PTCLDY    78  71  79 NW5       30.07R TC  26           
ATHENS         CLEAR     74  72  93 CALM      30.05R TC  23           
CHAMBLEE       CLEAR     75  70  84 N3        30.07R TC  24           
PEACHTREE CITY CLEAR     72  71  97 CALM      30.07R TC  22           
ROME           CLEAR     73  70  90 CALM      30.07R TC  23           
WEST ATLANTA   CLEAR     75  71  87 CALM      30.06R TC  24           
GAINESVILLE    CLEAR     76  70  82 N5        30.11R TC  24           
CARTERSVILLE     N/A     73  72  94 CALM      30.08R TC  23           

  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
DALTON*        CLEAR     73  73 100 CALM      30.06R TC  23           
LAWRENCEVILLE* CLEAR     75  73  93 CALM      30.08R TC  24           
MARIETTA       CLEAR     79  72  78 CALM      30.05R TC  26           
KENNESAW*      CLEAR     76  72  87 CALM      30.09R TC  24           
CANTON*        CLEAR     73  71  93 CALM      30.09S TC  23           
BLAIRSVILLE*   MOCLDY    66 N/A N/A CALM      30.16R HAZE    TC  19   

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Georgia
Based on observations at 600am EDT, Tuesday July 15, 2025

Across Georgia...temperatures are near 78 degrees north, near 72 degrees central, and near N/A degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy north, clear central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 79%, and the dew point is near 71 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 100%, and the dew point is near 72 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near N/A%, and the dew point is near N/A degrees. The livestock heat stress category is no stress north, no stress central, and no stress south. Winds are from the northwest at 5 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east 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 79 degrees at Marietta. The lowest temperature is 72 degrees at Peachtree City, Macon, Brunswick, Alma, , , , , , , and .


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 DE KALB County,GA

546 AM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight  

Scattered to widespread thunderstorms this afternoon mostly along
the 85 corridor. Gusty winds and frequent lightning will be
possible. The main threat will be locally heavy rainfall which may
cause ponding on roadways and localized flooding.

Heat index values this afternoon will range from 100 to 105,
possibly higher, across central Georgia today.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Wednesday through Monday  

Scattered to widespread thunderstorms are expected Wednesday 
through Sunday. The threat for widespread severe weather remains 
low, but very heavy rainfall and localized flooding will be 
possible.

Heat index values will range from 100 to 105 degrees, possibly 
higher, across portions of north and central Georgia each day.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

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7-Day Forecast For DE KALB County, GA
Issued at 318 AM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025

TODAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of thunderstorms with a slight chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Temperature falling into the upper 80s this afternoon. Light East winds. Chance of rain 40 percent.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Light East winds. Chance of rain 40 percent.

WEDNESDAY
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. Light Southeast winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s. Light Southeast winds. Chance of rain 40 percent.

THURSDAY
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. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY
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.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

MONDAY
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 mid 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

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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 
                   JUL 20-24    JUL 22-28    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   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

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JULY 15TH...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1916...
A dying South Atlantic Coast storm produced torrential rains in the
southern Appalachian Mountains. Altapass NC was drenched with more than 22
inches of rain, a 24 hour rainfall record for the state. Flooding resulted
in considerable damage, particularly to railroads. (David Ludlum)
...1954...
The temperature at Balcony Falls VA soared to 110 degrees to establish a
state record. (The Weather Channel)
...1983...
The Big Thompson Creek in Colorado flooded for the second time in seven
years, claiming three lives, and filling the town of Estes Park with eight
to ten feet of water. (The Weather Channel)
...1987...
Unseasonably cool weather spread into the south central and eastern U.S.
Fifteen cities reported record low temperatures for the date, including
Houghton Lake MI with a reading of 37 degrees. The high temperature for the
date of 58 degrees at Flint MI was their coolest of record for July.
Thunderstorms spawned several tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana, injuring a
cow near Donovan IL. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)
...1988...
Twenty-six cities east of the Mississippi River reported record high
temperatures for the date. Charleston WV established an all-time record
high with a reading of 103 degrees, and Chicago IL reported a record fifth
day of 100 degree heat for the year. A severe thunderstorm moving across
Omaha NE and the Council Bluffs area of west central Iowa spawned three
tornadoes which injured 88 persons, and also produced high winds which
injured 18 others. Winds at the Omaha Eppley Airport reached 92 mph. Damage
from the storm was estimated at 43 million dollars. (Storm Data) (The
National Weather Summary)
...1989...
Thunderstorms drenched Kansas City MO with 4.16 inches of rain, a record
for the date. Two and a half inches of rain deluged the city between Noon
and 1 PM. Afternoon thunderstorms in South Carolina deluged Williamstown
with six inches of rain in ninety minutes, including four inches in little
more than half an hour. (The National Weather Summary)(Storm Data)


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