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Last Map Update: Thu, Jul 9, 2026 at 9:56:36 pm EDT

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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 Friday 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 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	20:53	Lightning Observed	10	86	73	65	CALM	93 [HI]	30.09
Athens GA	20:51	Clear	10	78	69	73	VRB 6	-	30.06
Atlanta GA	20:52	Mostly Cloudy	10	82	70	66	SW 8	-	30.07
Augusta GA	20:53	Clear	10	81	67	62	W 8	-	30.01
Blairsville GA	21:35	Clear	7	72	71	98	CALM	-	30.10
Cartersville GA	21:15	Lightning Observed	10	73	71	94	CALM	-	30.04
Chamblee GA	20:53	Clear	10	80	72	76	WSW 6	-	30.07
Columbus GA	20:51	Clear	10	77	73	87	SE 3	-	30.07
Dalton GA	21:35	Clear	10	75	75	100	CALM	-	30.03
Ellijay GA	21:15	Partly Cloudy	7	75	75	100	CALM	-	30.07
Lawrenceville GA	20:56	Clear	10	77	77	100	CALM	-	30.07
Macon GA	20:53			72	72	100	CALM	-	30.06
Newnan GA	21:35	Clear	10	77	72	84	CALM	-	30.09
Peachtree City GA	20:53	Clear	10	79	71	76	CALM	-	30.08
Rome GA	20:53	Lightning Observed	10	79	71	76	SW 6	-	30.02
West Atlanta GA	20:53	Lightning Observed	10	81	71	71	SW 5	-	30.06


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