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Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected today mainly in Central and Eastern Georgia. Any severe thunderstorms will be capable of damaging wind gusts which could down trees or powerlines. Frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall will also be possible with any storms that develop.

Following a brief period of clear and dry weather, chances for showers and thunderstorms return to round off the week. Some storms on Thursday and Friday may become strong to severe, and capable of producing gusty to damaging winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall. A weekend cold frontal passage will usher in drier conditions to start next week.

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	09:53	Clear	10	82	74	76	CALM	-	30.05
Athens GA	09:51	Clear	10	79	72	79	E 3	-	30.04
Atlanta GA	09:52	Mostly Cloudy	10	80	67	64	SSE 3	-	30.04
Augusta GA	09:53	Clear	10	87	71	59	NNW 8	93 [HI]	29.99
Blairsville GA	09:55	Partly Cloudy	10	72	68	88	SW 3	-	30.11
Cartersville GA	09:35		10	73	71	94	CALM	-	30.05
Chamblee GA	09:53	Clear	10	79	67	66	CALM	-	30.05
Columbus GA	09:51	Clear	10	77	71	81	S 3	-	30.04
Dalton GA	09:55	Clear	9	74	74	97	CALM	-	30.06
Ellijay GA	09:35	Clear	10	71	71	100	CALM	-	30.07
Lawrenceville GA	09:56	Clear	10	79	74	84	CALM	-	30.06
Macon GA	09:53	Clear	10	83	71	67	CALM	-	30.03
Newnan GA	09:55	Partly Cloudy	10	80	68	67	CALM	-	30.08
Peachtree City GA	09:53	Clear	10	78	68	71	CALM	-	30.05
Rome GA	09:53	Partly Cloudy	10	74	69	84	SE 3	-	30.04
West Atlanta GA	09:53	Clear	10	79	68	69	CALM	-	30.04


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