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A Heat Advisory is in effect for parts of eastern Georgia from noon-8 PM where afternoon heat index values of 105-108 are forecast.

Scattered storms are expected to develop across the area this afternoon and evening. A few storms may become strong to severe, capable of producing damaging wind gusts & frequent lightning.

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	17:53	Lightning Observed	10	95	72	47	CALM	104 [HI]	30.01
Athens GA	18:28	Thunder In The Vicinity \ Rain \ Mist \ Lightning Observed	1 1/4	77	74	90	WSW 5	-	30.05
Atlanta GA	17:52	Cumulonimbus Clouds Observed	10	79	70	73	NNW 8	-	30.06
Augusta GA	18:12	Lightning Observed	10	94	76	56	SE 3	107 [HI]	29.95
Blairsville GA	18:15	Lightning Observed	10	74	72	92	CALM	-	30.16
Cartersville GA	18:15	Lightning Observed	10	77	75	94	CALM	-	30.07
Chamblee GA	17:53	Lightning Observed	8	74	72	93	N 5	-	30.06
Columbus GA	18:18	Thunder \ Lightning Observed	10	94	70	45	NW 13G22	100 [HI]	30.01
Dalton GA	18:35	Lightning Observed	10	77	77	100	CALM	-	30.08
Ellijay GA	18:15	Lightning Observed	10	73	73	100	NE 7	-	30.10
Lawrenceville GA	17:56	Lightning Observed	10	73			NE 5	-	30.07
Macon GA	18:05	Lightning Observed	10	90	77	65	WNW 7	103 [HI]	30.01
Newnan GA	18:35	Clear	10	81	72	75	N 7	-	30.10
Peachtree City GA	17:53	Lightning Observed	10	78	69	73	ENE 7	-	30.05
Rome GA	17:53	Lightning Observed	10	81	71	71	N 5	-	30.06
West Atlanta GA	17:53	Lightning Observed	10	75	70	84	CALM	-	30.05


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