Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elbert County - Patz Field (KEBA)

Lat: 34.1°NLon: 82.82°WElev: 604ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 18 Apr 6:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Ruckersville GA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 72. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 45. Light north wind.

    Low: 45 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 45 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Sunday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 72. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 45. Light north wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 54.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Ruckersville GA
 34.18°N 82.72°W (Elev. 499 ft)
2:24 pm EDT Apr 18, 2026
6pm EDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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