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Isolated to scattered showers and storms are possible each afternoon and evening for north and central Georgia with coverage increasing into the weekend. The main threats for any storms will be gusty winds up to 40-50 mph and lightning.

Temperatures will remain in the upper 80s to 90s through the week. Heat index values reach 95 to 105 each day. Some cooler air possible beginning of next week, however this is subject to significant changes.

Heat Index values up to 106 deg expected this afternoon and evening for portions of east and central GA.

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	14:53	Lightning Observed	10	93	74	54	SW 9	103 [HI]	30.09
Athens GA	14:51	Clear	10	93	66	41	W 8G20	96 [HI]	30.07
Atlanta GA	14:52	Towering Cumulus Clouds Observed	10	93	68	44	WSW 9	97 [HI]	30.09
Augusta GA	14:53	Mostly Clear	10	97	69	40	W 9G21	103 [HI]	30.01
Blairsville GA	14:55	Partly Cloudy	10	85	66	53	SSW 5	-	30.13
Cartersville GA	14:35		10	89	66	46	W 9G16	92 [HI]	30.09
Chamblee GA	14:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	87	68	53	NW 7	91 [HI]	30.09
Columbus GA	14:51	Mostly Clear	10	92	68	45	WNW 10G17	96 [HI]	30.08
Dalton GA	14:55	Haze	6	88	72	58	S 8G16	95 [HI]	30.07
Ellijay GA	14:55	Partly Cloudy	10	87	64	45	VRB 6	-	30.10
Lawrenceville GA	14:56	Partly Cloudy	10	87	68	53	W 12	91 [HI]	30.09
Macon GA	14:53	Thunder In The Vicinity \ Lightning Observed	10	86	70	58	SW 14	91 [HI]	30.06
Newnan GA	14:55	Partly Cloudy	10	89	69	52	W 6	94 [HI]	30.12
Peachtree City GA	14:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	89	69	51	W 9	94 [HI]	30.09
Rome GA	14:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	85	70	61	SW 8	-	30.06
West Atlanta GA	14:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	86	69	57	WNW 8	-	30.08


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