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Last Map Update: Sun, Apr 5, 2026 at 3:30:16 pm EDT

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Radar loop across north and central Georgia.

Scattered showers/storms are expected overnight, followed by a line of showers/storms pushing through early Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. A few storms may be strong with gusty winds and small hail. Rainfall totals will be greatest (1-1.5”) mainly north of I-85.

What would it take to see some drought improvement? Here's a look at current rainfall deficits (Atlanta, Macon, Athens, and Columbus) and what it would take to bring us back to normal over 1, 3, or 6 months.

Georgia is facing its most significant drought since 2011–2012. 🚨 Long-range forecast models continue to suggest warmer-than-average temperatures across the southeast United States for mid April. Below normal precipitation (not shown) is also favored.

Here are the forecast high temperatures and precipitation chances for today.

Here are the forecast low temperatures and precipitation chances for tonight.

Here are the forecast high temperatures and precipitation chances for tomorrow.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (EDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Albany GA	04:53	Clear	10	63	62	96	CALM	-	30.13
Athens GA	04:51	Mostly Cloudy	10	66	64	93	SSW 6	-	30.07
Atlanta GA	05:37	Overcast	10	68	64	87	SW 5	-	30.08
Augusta GA	04:53	Clear	10	66	63	89	S 6	-	30.08
Blairsville GA	05:35	Light Rain	7	60	60	99	CALM	-	30.10
Cartersville GA	05:15	Light Rain	10	64	64	100	WSW 3	-	30.08
Chamblee GA	04:53	Overcast	10	69	63	80	SW 8	-	30.08
Columbus GA	04:51	Mostly Cloudy	10	66	64	93	CALM	-	30.09
Dalton GA	05:35	Light Rain \ Mist	4	64	64	100	SE 3	-	30.07
Ellijay GA	05:35	Light Rain \ Mist	3	62	62	100	VRB 6	-	30.10
Gainesville GA	05:15	Light Rain	8	66	63	89	W 9G21	-	30.10
Lawrenceville GA	05:32	Mostly Cloudy	10	66	66	100	WSW 8	-	30.08
Macon GA	04:53	Mostly Clear	10	65	63	93	CALM	-	30.10
Newnan GA	05:35	Overcast	10	66	66	96	CALM	-	30.09
Peachtree City GA	04:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	67	64	90	CALM	-	30.09
Rome GA	04:53	Light Rain \ Mist	4	65	63	93	WSW 7	-	30.05
West Atlanta GA	04:53	Light Rain	10	67	64	90	SW 6	-	30.07


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