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Radar loop of North and Central Georgia.

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.

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	Clear	10	94	70	45	ESE 8	100 [HI]	30.03
Athens GA	17:51	Lightning Observed	10	90	76	63	CALM	102 [HI]	30.06
Atlanta GA	17:52	Cumulonimbus Clouds Observed	10	82	72	71	WNW 5	-	30.09
Augusta GA	17:53	Clear	10	96	69	41	SE 5	102 [HI]	29.99
Blairsville GA	17:55	Lightning Observed	10	81	74	79	CALM	-	30.15
Cartersville GA	17:55	Thunder In The Vicinity \ Lightning Observed	10	73	71	94	CALM	-	30.09
Chamblee GA	17:53	Clear	10	78	71	79	CALM	-	30.09
Columbus GA	17:51	Mostly Clear	10	95	68	41	VRB 3	100 [HI]	30.03
Dalton GA	17:55	Light Rain \ Mist \ Lightning Observed	3	76	72	89	NE 3	-	30.11
Ellijay GA	17:55	Clear	9	73	73	100	CALM	-	30.12
Lawrenceville GA	17:56	Mostly Clear	10	82	75	79	NW 5	-	30.09
Macon GA	17:53			94	69	44		-	30.02
Newnan GA	17:55	Lightning Observed	10	76	74	92	CALM	-	30.11
Peachtree City GA	17:53	Lightning Observed	10	79	70	73	CALM	-	30.09
Rome GA	17:53	Thunder In The Vicinity \ Light Rain \ Lightning Observed	8	71	70	96	CALM	-	30.07
West Atlanta GA	17:53	Clear	10	81	73	76	SE 6	-	30.07


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