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Spring-Like Warmth Ahead

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Radar loop across parts of north and central Georgia.

What would it take to see some drought improvement? Here's a look at current rainfall deficits (Atlanta, Macon, Athens, and Columbus) and what it would take to bring us back to normal over 1, 3, or 6 months.

Georgia is facing its most significant drought since 2011–2012. 🚨 Long-range forecast models continue to predict warmer-than-average temperatures across the southeastern United States for mid-April. Below-average precipitation (not shown) is also favored.

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	Overcast	10	76	57	51	WSW 12	-	30.03
Athens GA	16:51	Mostly Clear	10	73	58	59	W 10G18	-	29.98
Atlanta GA	16:52	Mostly Cloudy	10	70	51	51	NW 13G25	-	30.05
Augusta GA	16:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	77	54	44	WSW 17G25	-	29.96
Blairsville GA	16:55	Clear	10	63	45	50	NNW 10	-	30.08
Cartersville GA	16:55	Clear	10	69	50	49	VRB 7	-	30.08
Chamblee GA	16:53	Clear	10	71	49	45	NW 10G20	-	30.04
Columbus GA	16:51	Overcast	10	68	62	81	NNW 8	-	30.04
Dalton GA	17:15	Clear	10	66	43	42	N 14G18	-	30.10
Ellijay GA	17:15	Lightning Observed	10	64	44	48	NNW 13G21	-	30.09
Gainesville GA	16:53	Lightning Observed	10	70	52	52	W 15G20	-	30.02
Lawrenceville GA	16:56	Clear	10	69	45	41	W 14G21	-	30.02
Macon GA	17:16	Heavy Rain \ Mist	1	67	67	100	WNW 14	-	30.02
Newnan GA	17:15	Partly Cloudy	10	70	47	44	NW 10G17	-	30.06
Peachtree City GA	16:53	Mostly Clear	10	70	55	59	NW 12G21	-	30.04
Rome GA	16:53	Lightning Observed	10	69	43	38	NW 12	-	30.08
West Atlanta GA	16:53	Clear	10	69	50	50	NNW 14G22	-	30.05


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