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Radar loop of North and Central Georgia.

Scattered showers and storms will develop across North and Central GA through the evening hours. A few storms could be strong to severe (especially across East-Central GA), with the primary threat being damaging wind gusts, in addition to frequent lightning and small hail.

Heat Index values up to 107 degrees expected this afternoon and evening for portions of east-central GA.

A cold front pushes into north Georgia increasing rain and thunderstorm chances into the weekend. Although the chances for widespread severe weather remain low, the highest chances are in north Georgia closer to the frontal boundary this weekend. Main threats for any storms will be gusty winds up to 40-50 mph and lightning.

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	14:53	Lightning Observed	10	95	73	49	SW 8G16	105 [HI]	30.08
Athens GA	14:51	Partly Cloudy	10	92	68	45	W 7G18	96 [HI]	30.03
Atlanta GA	14:52	Cumulonimbus Clouds, Towering Cumulus Clouds Observed	10	95	68	41	W 12G23	100 [HI]	30.05
Augusta GA	14:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	94	68	42	WSW 12G20	99 [HI]	29.98
Blairsville GA	15:35	Lightning Observed	10	72	70	94	SE 5	-	30.11
Cartersville GA	15:15	Light Rain With Thunder \ Lightning Observed	10	75	71	88	E 6	-	30.08
Chamblee GA	14:53	Lightning Observed	10	91	67	45	WNW 9G17	94 [HI]	30.04
Columbus GA	14:51	Lightning Observed	10	93	70	47	WNW 13G21	99 [HI]	30.04
Dalton GA	15:35	Lightning Observed	10	76	74	93	SSE 5	-	30.05
Ellijay GA	15:15	Lightning Observed	10	77	73	88	ESE 3	-	30.08
Lawrenceville GA	14:56	Lightning Observed	10	91	69	48	WSW 12	96 [HI]	30.05
Macon GA	14:53	Lightning Observed	10	78	75	90	SW 6	-	30.05
Newnan GA	15:35	Light Rain With Thunder In The Vicinity \ Lightning Observed	10	86	70	59	W 10G16	-	30.09
Peachtree City GA	15:35	Thunder In The Vicinity \ Lightning Observed	10	89	72	57	CALM	96 [HI]	30.05
Rome GA	15:33	Lightning Observed	10	78	72	81	ENE 5	-	30.03
West Atlanta GA	15:36	Lightning Observed	10	92	68	45	W 14G21	96 [HI]	30.03


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