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Scattered thunderstorms are forecast again today from mid-afternoon into the early evening in portions of north and west Georgia. There is the potential for strong to severe storms, capable of producing damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall.

Dangerous heat continues through Saturday in North Georgia, with heat index values peaking around 100-105°F each day. A Heat Advisory will remain in effect through 8PM Saturday. Stay safe in the heat! Limit outdoor activities, wear light weight clothing and stay hydrated.

Hot conditions and scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms will continue each day through the Fourth of July holiday.

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

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

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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	Partly Cloudy	10	92	70	48	ESE 6	98 [HI]	30.04
Athens GA	16:51	Clear	10	91	75	59	CALM	102 [HI]	30.06
Atlanta GA	16:52	Cumulonimbus Clouds, Lightning Observed	10	81	69	67	SSW 3	-	30.08
Augusta GA	16:53	Clear	10	96	69	41	VRB 5	102 [HI]	30.01
Blairsville GA	16:35	Haze \ Lightning Observed	4	81	74	79	CALM	-	30.16
Cartersville GA	16:35	Thunder \ Lightning Observed	10	78	68	69	ENE 3	-	30.09
Chamblee GA	16:53	Mostly Clear	10	77	72	84	WSW 7	-	30.09
Columbus GA	16:51	Clear	10	92	68	45	VRB 5	96 [HI]	30.03
Dalton GA	16:55	Mist \ Thunder In The Vicinity	3	77	73	88	VRB 3	-	30.13
Ellijay GA	16:35	Lightning Observed	10	73	73	100	CALM	-	30.13
Lawrenceville GA	16:56	Mostly Clear	10	80	77	90	SW 3	-	30.09
Macon GA	16:53	Lightning Observed		94	69	44		-	30.03
Newnan GA	16:55	Lightning Observed	10	76	72	88	NNW 5	-	30.11
Peachtree City GA	16:53	Lightning Observed	10	80	70	71	NNW 5	-	30.08
Rome GA	16:53	Rain With Thunder \ Mist \ Lightning Observed	1 3/4	71	69	93	W 3	-	30.12
West Atlanta GA	16:53	Clear	10	81	74	79	W 5	-	30.07


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