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Last Map Update: Sat, Apr 4, 2026 at 5:56:18 am EDT

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Scattered showers and storms will develop around the area this afternoon and early evening. Some storms may be strong with gusty winds. Later on this evening, a line of storms will start to move into far northwest Georgia and may pose a threat for damaging wind gusts. The severe risk lowers as it moves across the rest of the area overnight.

Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected today through Sunday as a cold front moves southward through our area. The most likely time for these showers and storms will be this afternoon through Sunday morning. Rainfall amounts will range from 1-1.5 inches to the north of I-85, with lesser amounts to the south. A few strong storms may be possible, but widespread severe weather is not expected at this time.

Georgia is facing its most significant drought since 2011–2012. 🚨 We’ve officially entered record-breaking territory. The low rainfall amounts🏜️ for the Sep 1–Apr 1 period have now set all-time records at Macon and Columbus, and the lowest in over 100 years at Atlanta. With little relief expected from this weekend’s rain, the trend remains concerning as we enter the warmer spring months

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	04:53	Clear	7	66	65	96	CALM	-	30.21
Athens GA	05:33	Overcast	10	65	61	86	CALM	-	30.24
Atlanta GA	05:04	Mostly Cloudy	10	65	61	86	CALM	-	30.22
Augusta GA	04:53	Overcast	9	62	61	96	CALM	-	30.23
Blairsville GA	05:35	Lightning Observed	10	65	60	81	SSW 7	-	30.25
Cartersville GA	05:15	Mostly Clear	10	64	60	88	CALM	-	30.21
Chamblee GA	04:53	Overcast	10	67	60	78	S 3	-	30.22
Columbus GA	04:59	Mostly Cloudy	10	64	61	89	E 3	-	30.20
Dalton GA	05:35	Overcast	10	67	64	89	SSE 6	-	30.20
Ellijay GA	05:15	Mostly Cloudy	10	64	64	100	SE 8	-	30.23
Gainesville GA	05:32	Overcast	9	65	60	84	ESE 3	-	30.25
Lawrenceville GA	05:36	Mostly Cloudy	10	64	64	100	E 3	-	30.23
Macon GA	05:30	Mist	2	60	60	100	ESE 3	-	30.22
Newnan GA	05:35	Overcast	10	64	63	96	SSE 3	-	30.21
Peachtree City GA	05:20	Overcast	10	61	60	96	CALM	-	30.22
Rome GA	05:21	Mostly Cloudy	10	63	60	90	S 5	-	30.18
West Atlanta GA	04:53	Overcast	10	67	61	81	CALM	-	30.21


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