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Scattered storms have developed in north and central Georgia this afternoon and will remain through the evening. Some storms may become strong to severe, capable of producing damaging wind gusts & frequent lightning. Stay weather aware if outdoors today.

Heat Index values up to 106 degrees expected Saturday afternoon and evening for portions of east-central GA.

Rain and thunderstorm chances will ramp up through the weekend as a frontal boundary pushes in from the north. Strong to severe storms will be possible each day, with the primary threats being gusty to damaging winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall. Rounds of heavy rain will lead to potential for localized flash flooding.

Here are the forecast high temperatures and precipitation chances for today.

Here are the forecast low temperatures and precipitation chances for tonight.

Here are the forecast high temperatures and precipitation chances for tomorrow.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (EDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Albany GA	15:53	Mostly Clear	10	95	70	44	W 10	102 [HI]	30.08
Athens GA	15:51	Thunder In The Vicinity \ Lightning Observed	10	79	69	71	NW 9G18	-	30.11
Atlanta GA	15:52	Thunder \ Cumulonimbus Clouds, Towering Cumulus Clouds, Lightning Observed	10	92	70	48	W 14G18	98 [HI]	30.09
Augusta GA	15:53	Thunder \ Mist \ Lightning Observed	6	77	74	90	NNW 5	-	30.08
Blairsville GA	15:55	Light Rain	10	72	70	93	CALM	-	30.16
Cartersville GA	15:35	Thunder In The Vicinity \ Lightning Observed	10	87	71	58	VRB 6	93 [HI]	30.09
Chamblee GA	15:53	Thunder In The Vicinity \ Light Rain \ Mist \ Lightning Observed	1	76	73	90	SE 3	-	30.11
Columbus GA	15:51	Mostly Clear	10	93	68	44	W 12	97 [HI]	30.07
Dalton GA	15:55	Haze	5	81	76	84	CALM	-	30.09
Ellijay GA	15:55	Clear	10	80	73	78	VRB 3	-	30.12
Lawrenceville GA	15:56	Thunder In The Vicinity \ Lightning Observed	10	79	76	90	S 8	-	30.14
Macon GA	15:53	Mostly Clear	10	90	75	61	NW 9	101 [HI]	30.07
Newnan GA	15:55	Lightning Observed	10	91	69	48	WSW 6	96 [HI]	30.12
Peachtree City GA	15:53	Lightning Observed	10	91	69	48	VRB 5	96 [HI]	30.09
Rome GA	15:53	Lightning Observed	10	87	70	56	NNW 12	92 [HI]	30.06
West Atlanta GA	15:53	Rain With Thunder \ Mist \ Lightning Observed	5	73	69	87	NW 16G37	-	30.12


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