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Radar loop across north and central Georgia.

Scattered showers/storms are expected overnight, followed by a line of showers/storms pushing through early Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. A few storms may be strong with gusty winds and small hail. Rainfall totals will be greatest (1-1.5”) mainly north of I-85.

What would it take to see some drought improvement? Here's a look at current rainfall deficits (Atlanta, Macon, Athens, and Columbus) and what it would take to bring us back to normal over 1, 3, or 6 months.

Georgia is facing its most significant drought since 2011–2012. 🚨 Long-range forecast models continue to suggest warmer-than-average temperatures across the southeast United States for mid April. Below normal precipitation (not shown) is also favored.

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	13:53	Mostly Clear	10	76	57	51	SW 8	-	30.10
Athens GA	14:37	Overcast	10	66	64	93	WNW 7G16	-	30.02
Atlanta GA	14:25	Overcast	10	67	59	75	NW 14	-	30.08
Augusta GA	13:53	Light Rain	10	76	62	62	WSW 9	-	30.02
Blairsville GA	14:35	Partly Cloudy	10	62	49	62	NNW 8	-	30.10
Cartersville GA	14:15		10	60	55	82	VRB 7	-	30.13
Chamblee GA	13:53	Overcast	10	65	56	72	NW 12G22	-	30.08
Columbus GA	14:36	Light Rain \ Mist	4	70	67	90	VRB 3	-	30.05
Dalton GA	14:35	Mostly Clear	10	63	50	62	NNW 16	-	30.13
Ellijay GA	14:35	Clear	10	64	55	72	W 10	-	30.10
Gainesville GA	13:53	Overcast	10	68	60	75	WNW 8	-	30.06
Lawrenceville GA	13:56	Overcast	10	66	63	89	W 8	-	30.06
Macon GA	13:53	Overcast	10	72	60	66	SSW 9G18	-	30.06
Newnan GA	14:35	Drizzle	5	63	62	95	NW 6	-	30.09
Peachtree City GA	14:00	Overcast	10	65	62	90	NW 14	-	30.09
Rome GA	13:53	Mostly Clear	10	63	51	65	NW 10	-	30.12
West Atlanta GA	14:15	Overcast	10	64	57	77	NNW 8	-	30.09


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