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Radar loop across parts of north and central Georgia.

Heat index values Friday will rise into the 100-109 degree range. A heat advisory remains in effect through 8pm Sunday. Make sure to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

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

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	18:53	Lightning Observed	10	93	75	56	WSW 7	105 [HI]	30.09
Athens GA	18:51	Clear	10	87	73	63	E 7	95 [HI]	30.12
Atlanta GA	18:52	Cumulonimbus Clouds, Towering Cumulus Clouds Observed	10	93	71	49	NE 8	100 [HI]	30.13
Augusta GA	18:53	Lightning Observed	10	84	73	69	VRB 7	-	30.06
Blairsville GA	19:35	Clear	10	83	75	77	CALM	-	30.21
Cartersville GA	19:15	Lightning Observed	10	93	71	49	VRB 5	100 [HI]	30.11
Chamblee GA	18:53	Clear	10	90	70	52	NNW 8	96 [HI]	30.13
Columbus GA	18:51	Clear	10	85	73	67	SSW 8	92 [HI]	30.10
Dalton GA	19:35	Partly Cloudy	9	91	76	62	CALM	103 [HI]	30.12
Ellijay GA	19:35	Clear	10	86	77	74	ENE 3	97 [HI]	30.16
Lawrenceville GA	18:56	Clear	10	90	76	63	CALM	102 [HI]	30.13
Macon GA	18:53	Clear	10	87	76	69	CALM	98 [HI]	30.10
Newnan GA	19:35	Clear	10	91	69	48	NW 3	96 [HI]	30.15
Peachtree City GA	18:53	Clear	10	92	72	52	WNW 5	100 [HI]	30.12
Rome GA	18:53	Clear	10	93	73	52	NW 5	102 [HI]	30.09
West Atlanta GA	18:53	Clear	10	93	72	50	NNW 5	101 [HI]	30.11


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