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Last Map Update: Sun, Apr 5, 2026 at 11:30:12 am EDT

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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	10:53	Clear	10	70	65	84	SSW 5	-	30.13
Athens GA	10:51	Overcast	10	68	66	93	VRB 3	-	30.07
Atlanta GA	11:17	Light Rain \ Mist	4	69	65	86	SW 9	-	30.06
Augusta GA	10:53	Clear	10	76	64	66	SW 12	-	30.07
Blairsville GA	10:55	Rain \ Mist	3	58	58	97	NNE 7	-	30.11
Cartersville GA	10:55	Light Rain \ Mist	1 1/2	60	60	100	NNE 10G20	-	30.11
Chamblee GA	10:53	Light Rain	1 1/4	70	65	84	WNW 7	-	30.06
Columbus GA	10:51	Light Rain	10	66	64	93	SSW 8	-	30.10
Dalton GA	11:15	Overcast	10	56	56	98	NNW 14	-	30.14
Ellijay GA	10:55	Rain \ Mist	1 1/4	59	59	100	VRB 5	-	30.10
Gainesville GA	11:07	Overcast	8	67	62	84	WSW 7	-	30.08
Lawrenceville GA	11:14	Heavy Rain \ Mist	2 1/2	66	66	100	WSW 15G25	-	30.07
Macon GA	10:53	Light Rain	10	69	64	83	SW 6	-	30.11
Newnan GA	10:55	Heavy Rain	3	68	67	96	CALM	-	30.08
Peachtree City GA	10:53	Overcast	10	69	66	89	VRB 5	-	30.08
Rome GA	11:11	Overcast	10	57	54	89	N 5	-	30.12
West Atlanta GA	10:53	Light Rain	7	68	65	89	SW 6	-	30.06


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