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Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are expected over the area later on today into Friday, and may lead to localized flash flooding. Widespread rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are forecast, with locally higher amounts possible.

The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, moving into Georgia, is bringing a risk for strong to severe storms with damaging wind gusts and brief tornadoes. A Tornado Watch is in place for portions of north and central Georgia through 11 PM Thursday night.

Winds will strengthen out of the south later on today into tonight, with frequent gusts to 35 mph. Lightweight and unsecured items could be blown around. Gusty winds and wet soils may lead to uprooted trees. Downed trees or limbs may cause power outages.

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

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	18:33	Light Rain With Thunder	5	84	78	82	WSW 10G21	95 [HI]	29.93
Athens GA	18:25	Light Rain	7	70	69	96	VRB 5	-	29.97
Atlanta GA	17:52	Cumulonimbus Clouds Observed	10	74	70	87	S 5	-	29.92
Augusta GA	18:18	Light Rain With Thunder \ Lightning Observed	10	73	71	93	W 8G21	-	29.96
Blairsville GA	18:35	Light Rain	7	71	70	97	CALM	-	29.99
Cartersville GA	18:15	Light Rain	9	73	73	100	VRB 5	-	29.91
Chamblee GA	18:00	Light Rain \ Mist \ Lightning Observed	5	71	69	93	CALM	-	29.93
Columbus GA	18:22	Thunder In The Vicinity \ Rain \ Mist \ Lightning Observed	2	74	72	93		-	29.91
Dalton GA	18:35	Light Rain \ Mist	6	73	73	100	SSE 5	-	29.90
Ellijay GA	18:15	Light Rain \ Mist	6	71	71	100	VRB 5	-	29.95
Lawrenceville GA	18:18	Rain \ Lightning Observed	10	71			CALM	-	29.96
Macon GA	17:53	Clear	10	78	74	87	SSW 5	-	29.92
Newnan GA	18:35	Rain	4	72	71	96	S 5	-	29.94
Peachtree City GA	17:53	Partly Cloudy	10	73	71	93	CALM	-	29.91
Rome GA	17:53							-	29.89
West Atlanta GA	17:53	Light Rain	10	73	73	100	CALM	-	29.91


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