Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cornelia Habersham County Airport (KAJR)

Lat: 34.5°NLon: 83.56°WElev: 1447ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 23 Apr 2:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Demorest GA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 77. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 77. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
Showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
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Point Forecast:
Demorest GA
 34.56°N 83.53°W (Elev. 1424 ft)
2:23 pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
2pm EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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