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Scattered thunderstorms are forecast again today from mid-afternoon into the early evening in portions of north and west Georgia. There is the potential for strong to severe storms, capable of producing damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall.

Dangerous heat continues through Saturday in North Georgia, with heat index values peaking around 100-105°F each day. A Heat Advisory will remain in effect through 8PM Saturday. Stay safe in the heat! Limit outdoor activities, wear light weight clothing and stay hydrated.

Hot conditions and scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms will continue each day through the Fourth of July holiday.

Here are the forecast high temperatures and precipitation chances for today.

Here are the forecast low temperatures and precipitation chances for tonight.

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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	13:53	Partly Cloudy	10	93	70	47	VRB 3	99 [HI]	30.10
Athens GA	13:51	Lightning Observed	10	96	71	44	CALM	104 [HI]	30.10
Atlanta GA	13:52	Light Rain With Thunder \ Cumulonimbus Clouds, Towering Cumulus Clouds, Lightning Observed	9	85	71	63	N 25G37	-	30.12
Augusta GA	13:53	Clear	10	94	69	44	ESE 9	99 [HI]	30.07
Blairsville GA	13:35	Haze With Thunder In The Vicinity \ Lightning Observed	7	84	75	75	CALM	91 [HI]	30.20
Cartersville GA	13:35	Lightning Observed	10	95	75	53	VRB 5	107 [HI]	30.10
Chamblee GA	13:53	Heavy Rain With Thunder \ Lightning Observed	2	78	68	71	N 13	-	30.12
Columbus GA	13:51	Overcast	10	90	70	52	VRB 6	96 [HI]	30.10
Dalton GA	13:55	Mostly Clear	10	96	78	55	CALM	112 [HI]	30.08
Ellijay GA	13:35	Thunder In The Vicinity \ Lightning Observed	10	91	75	59	CALM	102 [HI]	30.14
Lawrenceville GA	13:43	Light Rain With Thunder \ Lightning Observed	7	91	75	59	E 9	102 [HI]	30.12
Macon GA	13:53	Mostly Cloudy		93	71	49	CALM	100 [HI]	30.09
Newnan GA	13:55	Lightning Observed	10	92	70	48	CALM	98 [HI]	30.14
Peachtree City GA	13:53	Thunder In The Vicinity \ Lightning Observed	10	89	74	61	CALM	98 [HI]	30.11
Rome GA	13:53	Lightning Observed	10	94	72	49	CALM	102 [HI]	30.07
West Atlanta GA	13:53	Thunder \ Lightning Observed	10	91	73	55	VRB 5	100 [HI]	30.10


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