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Warm with a chance of thunderstorms (15-30%) each afternoon-evening through Saturday. A cold front will bring increased rain and storm chances on Sunday. Dry conditions return for most of next week with temperatures back around normal.

Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected Saturday and Sunday as a cold front moves southward through our area. The most likely time for these showers and storms will be Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. Rainfall amounts will range from 1-1.5 inches to the north of I-85, with lesser amounts to the south. A few strong storms may be possible, but widespread severe weather is not expected at this time.

Georgia is facing its most significant drought since 2011–2012. 🚨 We’ve officially entered record-breaking territory. The low rainfall amounts🏜️ for the Sep 1–Apr 1 period have now set all-time records at Macon and Columbus, and the lowest in over 100 years at Atlanta. With little relief expected from this weekend’s rain, the trend remains concerning as we enter the warmer spring months

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	19:53	Heavy Rain With Thunder \ Lightning Observed	3	71	65	81	SW 16G28	-	30.23
Athens GA	19:51	Clear	10	72	61	68	E 3	-	30.21
Atlanta GA	19:52	Mostly Cloudy	10	79	57	46	ESE 9	-	30.19
Augusta GA	19:53	Clear	10	73	63	70	SE 7	-	30.21
Blairsville GA	19:55	Clear	10	69	54	58	E 5	-	30.26
Cartersville GA	19:55	Clear	10	77	55	47	SE 5	-	30.18
Chamblee GA	19:53	Clear	10	78	58	49	CALM	-	30.19
Columbus GA	19:51	Clear	10	72	65	78	CALM	-	30.17
Dalton GA	19:55	Clear	10	78	59	51	SE 7	-	30.18
Ellijay GA	19:55	Clear	10	73	60	64	SE 5	-	30.22
Gainesville GA	19:53	Clear	7	74	57	55	ENE 5	-	30.24
Lawrenceville GA	19:56	Clear	10	74	60	61	CALM	-	30.21
Macon GA	19:53	Lightning Observed	10	73	63	70	S 12G29	-	30.19
Newnan GA	19:55	Clear	10	76	58	53	S 3	-	30.19
Peachtree City GA	19:53	Mostly Clear	10	74	61	63	CALM	-	30.19
Rome GA	19:53	Clear	8	79	56	45	SE 3	-	30.15
West Atlanta GA	19:53	Clear	10	78	56	46	E 6	-	30.18


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