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Regional Hourly Observations For LAMAR County
Issued at 300 PM EDT SUN JUL 20 2025

CENTRAL GEORGIA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
AUGUSTA-BUSH   MOSUNNY   95  74  50 N8        29.99F HX 105  TC  35   
AUGUSTA-DANIEL PTSUNNY   91  71  51 CALM      30.03F HX  97  TC  33   
COLUMBUS       MOSUNNY   93  70  46 NW10      30.08F HX  99  TC  34   
MACON          MOSUNNY   93  74  53 NW9       30.06F HX 103  TC  34   
ROBINS AFB     MOSUNNY   95  71  46 NW13      30.04F HX 102  TC  35   

  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
SYLVANIA*      MOSUNNY   96  74  49 NW6       30.04F HX 107  TC  35   
MILLEDGEVILLE* MOSUNNY   90  81  74 NW6G13    30.03F HX 108  TC  32

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel

Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Georgia
Based on observations at 300pm EDT, Sunday July 20, 2025

Across Georgia...temperatures are near 83 degrees north, near 93 degrees central, and near 95 degrees south. Current sky conditions are light rain north, mostly sunny central, and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 74%, and the dew point is near 74 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 53%, and the dew point is near 74 degrees. The heat index is near 103 degrees central. In the south, relative humidity is near 48%, and the dew point is near 73 degrees. The heat index is near 104 degrees south. The livestock heat stress category is danger north, emergency central, and emergency south. Winds are from the southwest at 7 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Winds are from the northwest at 9 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are unavailable south. central. central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 97 degrees at Waycross, Saint Simons, Hunter AFB, Brunswick, , , , , and . The lowest temperature is 73 degrees at Vidalia.

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 LAMAR County,GA 

100 PM EDT Sun Jul 20 2025

 DAY ONE  This Afternoon and Tonight  

Isolated thunderstorms are expected through 8 PM. A few storms 
may produce gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and frequent lightning. 

Heat index values of 99 and 106 degrees are expected through 8 PM
in north and central Georgia.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Monday through Saturday  

Heat indices of 100 to 109 degrees are expected in north and
central Georgia on Monday. A Heat Advisory has been issue for
portions of eastern Georgia where widespread values over 105
degrees area expected. Precautions should be taken to avoid heat
related illnesses. Hot and humid conditions will continue on
Tuesday and Wednesday, and additional Heat Advisories are possible
especially in central Georgia.

Scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms will continue 
through Saturday. The risk of severe weather remains low on any 
given day.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For LAMAR County, GA
Issued at 219 PM EDT Sun Jul 20 2025

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Light West winds.

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. Temperature falling into the upper 80s in the afternoon. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Light Northwest winds.

TUESDAY
Sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Temperature falling into the upper 80s in the afternoon. Light North winds. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 104.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Light Northeast winds. Chance of rain 40 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 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 upper 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Temperature falling into the mid 80s in the afternoon. 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 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 40 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. 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 mid 90s. Temperature falling into the upper 80s in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 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                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                   JUL 25-29 JUL 27-AUG 2    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 Precipitation:      Above       Normal                                            

....  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

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JULY 20TH...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1930...
The temperature at Washington D.C. soared to an all-time record of 106
degrees. The next day Millsboro reached 110 degrees to set a record for the
state of Delaware. July 1930 was one of the hottest and driest summers in
the U.S., particularly in the Missouri Valley where severe drought
conditions developed. Toward the end of the month state records were set
for Kentucky with 114 degrees, and Mississippi with 115 degrees. (David
Ludlum)
...1934...
The temperature at Keokuk IA soared to 118 degrees to establish a state
record. (The Weather Channel)
...1953...
Twenty-two inches of hail reportedly fell northeast of Dickinson ND. (The
Weather Channel)
...1986...
The temperature at Charleston SC hit 104 degrees for the second day in a
row to tie their all-time record high. (The Weather Channel)
...1987...
Thunderstorms produced severe weather across Minnesota, Wisconsin and
Michigan. Thunderstorms produced wind gusts to 87 mph at Mosinee WI, and
strong thunderstorm winds capsized twenty-six boats on Grand Traverse Bay
drowning two women. Thunderstorms produced nine inches of rain at Shakopee
MN, with 7.83 inches reported in six hours at Chaska MN. Thunderstorms in
north central Nebraska produced hail as large as golf balls in southwestern
Cherry County, which accumulated to a depth of 12 inches. (The National
Weather Summary) (Storm Data)
...1988...
The temperature at Redding CA soared to an all-time record high of 118
degrees. Showers and thunderstorms produced much needed rains from New
England to southern Texas. Salem IN was deluged with 7.2 inches of rain
resulting in flash flooding. (The National Weather Summary)
...1989...
Showers and thunderstorms in the Middle Atlantic Coast Region soaked
Wilmington DE with 2.28 inches of rain, pushing their total for the period
May through July past the previous record of 22.43 inches. Heavy rain over
that three month period virtually wiped out a 16.82 inch deficit which had
been building since drought conditions began in 1985. Thunderstorms in
central Indiana deluged Lebanon with 6.50 inches of rain in twelve hours,
and thunderstorms over Florida produced wind gusts to 84 mph at Flagler
Beach. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)

Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky