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Severe Weather Threat in the North-central Great Plains

Strong to severe storms are expected to bring severe wind gusts and large hail across parts of South Dakota and Nebraska. Additional thunderstorm activity likely Sunday from the Northern Plains into the Upper Great Lakes. A fire weather threat continues from portions of the Great Basin into the Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Athens, Athens Airport (KAHN)

Lat: 33.95°NLon: 83.33°WElev: 807ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.17 in (1020.7 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 8 Aug 7:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Franklin Springs GA

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 98. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 94 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

    Low: 70 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 98. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    High: 94 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

    Low: 70 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 96 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 71 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 95 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 71 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    T-storms
    Likely

    High: 93 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 98. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 98. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Franklin Springs GA
 34.22°N 83.18°W (Elev. 764 ft)
Last Update:
7:17 am EDT Aug 8, 2020
Forecast Valid:
8am EDT Aug 8, 2020-6pm EDT Aug 14, 2020
 
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