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Rising temperatures and increased moisture will make things feel quite toasty this week. Heat indices are likely to return to or near triple digit values by mid to late week. Be mindful of the heat as you plan for any outdoor activities or work.

Scattered storms are expected to develop across the area Tuesday afternoon and evening. Some storms may become strong to severe and capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail, & frequent lightning.

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	16:53	Lightning Observed	10	97	70	41	W 12G25	104 [HI]	30.04
Athens GA	16:51	Lightning Observed	10	89	73	59	W 5	97 [HI]	30.04
Atlanta GA	16:52	Light Rain With Thunder \ Mist \ Cumulonimbus Clouds, Lightning Observed	6	73	70	90	SW 22G31	-	30.10
Augusta GA	16:53	Thunder \ Lightning Observed	10	83	75	77	SE 12	-	29.99
Blairsville GA	16:55	Lightning Observed	10	86	69	56	CALM	-	30.09
Cartersville GA	16:55	Thunder In The Vicinity \ Rain \ Lightning Observed	7	80	73	78	CALM	-	30.08
Chamblee GA	16:53	Lightning Observed	10	81	71	71	SSW 6	-	30.08
Columbus GA	16:51	Thunder In The Vicinity \ Lightning Observed	10	95	73	49	NW 14G22	105 [HI]	30.03
Dalton GA	16:55	Thunder In The Vicinity	10	82	74	76	VRB 5	-	30.05
Ellijay GA	16:55	Lightning Observed	10	80	71	74	VRB 3	-	30.08
Lawrenceville GA	16:56	Clear	10	86	76	72	VRB 6	96 [HI]	30.08
Macon GA	16:53	Light Rain \ Lightning Observed	9	75	72	90	WSW 7	-	30.07
Newnan GA	16:55	Light Rain With Thunder \ Lightning Observed	10	77	75	93	E 8	-	30.12
Peachtree City GA	16:53	Thunder \ Lightning Observed	10	74	70	87	NNW 6	-	30.10
Rome GA	16:53	Lightning Observed	10	76	71	84	SSW 3	-	30.04
West Atlanta GA	16:53	Thunder In The Vicinity \ Lightning Observed	10	81	71	71	S 10	-	30.08


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