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Rain chances are expected to decrease over much of the coming work week thanks to building high pressure over the southeast.

High pressure building over the eastern US will bring temperatures above normal to start September. Highs well into the 90s and heat index values over 100 can be expected for most areas outside of the mountains, so remember to take heat safety precautions.

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	16:53	Lightning Observed	10	90	72	55	E 9	97 [HI]	30.07
Athens GA	16:51	Mostly Clear	10	89	68	49	E 8	93 [HI]	30.11
Atlanta GA	16:52	Towering Cumulus Clouds Observed	10	89	67	48	E 8	92 [HI]	30.11
Augusta GA	16:53	Clear	10	91	70	50	VRB 6	97 [HI]	30.07
Blairsville GA	16:55	Mostly Cloudy	10	86	65	49	CALM	-	30.18
Cartersville GA	16:35		10	91	69	49	ESE 8	96 [HI]	30.10
Chamblee GA	16:53	Mostly Clear	10	90	66	45	VRB 6	93 [HI]	30.11
Columbus GA	16:51	Clear	10	90	71	53	VRB 6	96 [HI]	30.06
Dalton GA	16:55	Mostly Cloudy	10	89	73	58	NE 5	98 [HI]	30.10
Ellijay GA	16:55	Partly Cloudy	10	89	66	46	VRB 6	92 [HI]	30.14
Lawrenceville GA	16:56	Mostly Cloudy	10	89	68	49	E 3	93 [HI]	30.13
Macon GA	16:53	Clear	10	89	73	59	ENE 7	97 [HI]	30.07
Newnan GA	16:55	Partly Cloudy	10	90	67	46	E 3	93 [HI]	30.13
Peachtree City GA	16:53	Clear	10	89	69	51	VRB 6	94 [HI]	30.10
Rome GA	16:53	Mostly Clear	10	91	69	48	NW 5	96 [HI]	30.08
West Atlanta GA	16:53	Clear	10	88	66	48	ESE 5	-	30.10


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