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Scattered thunderstorms are forecast this afternoon into the early evening for generally north Georgia. There is the potential for strong to severe storms, particularly over north and west Georgia, capable of producing damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall.

A Heat Advisory in effect today (Wednesday) from noon through 8 PM in portions of North and West Georgia. 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.

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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	15:53	Partly Cloudy	10	92	71	50	NE 8	99 [HI]	30.08
Athens GA	15:51	Partly Cloudy	10	95	75	52	E 6	107 [HI]	30.10
Atlanta GA	15:52	Thunder \ Cumulonimbus Clouds, Towering Cumulus Clouds, Lightning Observed	10	95	74	50	SE 9	106 [HI]	30.09
Augusta GA	15:53	Clear	10	93	72	50	E 7	101 [HI]	30.05
Blairsville GA	15:55	Heavy Rain With Thunder \ Lightning Observed	7	74	68	81	SSW 14G21	-	30.23
Cartersville GA	15:35	Lightning Observed	10	93	75	56	VRB 3	105 [HI]	30.09
Chamblee GA	15:53	Thunder In The Vicinity \ Lightning Observed	9	90	72	55	VRB 5	97 [HI]	30.10
Columbus GA	15:51	Partly Cloudy	10	92	72	52	SE 8	100 [HI]	30.06
Dalton GA	15:55	Lightning Observed	10	94	73	49	N 3	103 [HI]	30.09
Ellijay GA	15:35	Light Rain With Thunder \ Mist \ Lightning Observed	3	75	75	100	CALM	-	30.16
Lawrenceville GA	15:56	Lightning Observed	9	93	75	56	VRB 3	105 [HI]	30.11
Macon GA	15:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	89	73	59	SSE 9	97 [HI]	30.08
Newnan GA	15:55	Lightning Observed	10	92	74	55	SE 6	102 [HI]	30.12
Peachtree City GA	15:53	Lightning Observed	10	94	74	52	SE 8	104 [HI]	30.09
Rome GA	15:53	Lightning Observed	10	97	74	47	VRB 3	108 [HI]	30.08
West Atlanta GA	15:53	Thunder \ Lightning Observed	10	92	73	54	NNE 3	101 [HI]	30.08


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