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Severe Thunderstorms Possible in Northern Plains; Critical Fire Weather in Central Plains

Strong to severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds are possible in parts of the Dakotas and western Minnesota through tonight. Meanwhile, dry and very hot weather will result in critical fire weather conditions for parts of the central Plains. An area of low pressure in the western Gulf of Mexico may bring heavy rainfall to parts of coastal Texas by Thursday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Athens, Athens Airport (KAHN)

Lat: 33.95°NLon: 83.33°WElev: 807ft.

Mostly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.25 in (1023.6 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 29 Jun 10:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Athens GA

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    T-storms
    Likely

    High: 83 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 69 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 87 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 70 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

    High: 84 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 69 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 86 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 70 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 88 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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Point Forecast:
Athens GA
 33.96°N 83.4°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
10:31 am EDT Jun 29, 2022
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT Jun 29, 2022-6pm EDT Jul 5, 2022
 
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