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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elbert County - Patz Field (KEBA)

Lat: 34.1°NLon: 82.82°WElev: 604ft.

Fair

32°F

0°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed NW 10 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 30 Dec 9:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Dewy Rose GA

Red Flag Warning December 30, 12:00pm until December 30, 07:00pm
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Red Flag Warning

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 48. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly after 7pm. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly before 11am. High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 59 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 48. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly after 7pm. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Rain, mainly before 11am. High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Dewy Rose GA
 34.15°N 82.92°W (Elev. 650 ft)
Last Update:
6:48 am EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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