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Rainy Sunday

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Spring-Like Warmth Ahead

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Radar loop across parts of 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 predict warmer-than-average temperatures across the southeastern United States for mid-April. Below-average 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	15:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	76	59	55	W 6	-	30.05
Athens GA	15:51	Mostly Cloudy	10	71	63	75	W 9	-	30.00
Atlanta GA	15:52	Mostly Cloudy	10	70	56	61	NNW 14	-	30.06
Augusta GA	15:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	77	61	57	SW 8	-	29.97
Blairsville GA	15:35	Clear	10	63	46	52	N 6	-	30.09
Cartersville GA	15:35	Partly Cloudy	10	66	51	59	W 8G17	-	30.10
Chamblee GA	15:53	Mostly Clear	10	70	48	45	NW 10G20	-	30.05
Columbus GA	15:51	Overcast	10	67	64	90	N 9	-	30.05
Dalton GA	15:55	Clear	10	66	46	49	N 6G17	-	30.12
Ellijay GA	15:35	Clear	10	66	50	55	WNW 12G21	-	30.10
Gainesville GA	15:53	Clear	10	71	53	52	WNW 14G23	-	30.04
Lawrenceville GA	15:56	Clear	10	69	46	43	WNW 15G22	-	30.04
Macon GA	15:53	Overcast	10	75	64	68	WSW 13	-	30.01
Newnan GA	15:35	Overcast	10	68	60	75	NW 10	-	30.08
Peachtree City GA	15:53	Overcast	10	68	59	72	NW 13	-	30.06
Rome GA	15:53	Clear	10	69	43	38	NW 10G21	-	30.09
West Atlanta GA	15:53	Mostly Clear	10	67	53	61	NW 10G21	-	30.07


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