Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Dry and Very Warm Today

Increased Fire Danger in Northeast Georgia Today

Chance of Reaching 90°F Wednesday Afternoon

Heat Can Escalate Quickly

Mostly sunny and dry conditions are expected for today with afternoon highs in the low to mid 80s, with 70s in the higher elevations. Be sure to enjoy a full day of sunshine before the Monday Scaries kick in!

Relative humidity values are expected to fall below 30 percent again this afternoon as winds pick up from the south. Given the dry vegetation, outdoor fires will be able to spread quickly once started. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn today. If you do burn, use extreme caution as fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.

Hot and well above normal temperatures are expected much of this week, especially Wednesday through Saturday. Chance of highs reaching the lower 90s east of the mountains will steadily increase through Saturday.

With hot temperatures expected much of this week make sure the take the necessary precautions. Temperatures this hot are not normal for April and are more common in late June and in July.