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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

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
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.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

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.
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 JUL 20-24 JUL 22-28 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
Almanac Information

Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

//////////////////////////// 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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