Forecast and Conditions for Macon, Georgia

Updated: 8:53 AM EST on November 09, 2009
Observed at Macon, Georgia
Temperature 62 °F
Humidity 86%
Dew Point 58 °F
Wind East at 10 mph
Pressure 30.31 in (Rising)
Conditions Partly Cloudy
Visibility 10.0 miles
Clouds (FEW) : 4500 ft
Yesterday's Maximum 77 °F
Yesterday's Minimum 40 °F
Normal high 70 °F
Normal low 44 °F
Record high 84 °F (1986)
Record low 22 °F (1967)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days 6
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days 0
Sunrise06:59 AM (EST)
Sunset05:36 PM (EST)
Moon RiseNo Moon Rise
Moon Set01:14 PM (EST)
Moon Phase
Flash Flood Watch
Statement as of 3:53 am EST on November 9, 2009


... Flash Flood Watch now in effect from late tonight through
Wednesday morning...

The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for

* portions of central Georgia... east central Georgia... north
central Georgia... northeast Georgia... northwest Georgia and west
central Georgia.

* From late tonight through Wednesday morning

* deep tropical moisture is expected to spread into north and
central Georgia beginning late tonight... and continue through
Tuesday as the remnants of Hurricane Ida move east across the
Florida Panhandle. Widespread heavy rain of 3 to 5 inches... with
locally higher amounts... can be expected over much of north and
central Georgia by Tuesday night. The watch area is generally
north of a Columbus to Macon to Warrenton line.

* Creeks and streams will respond to the rain with fairly rapid
rises expected... especially in the mountains and across the
Atlanta Metro area. Minor flooding of rivers... creeks and
streams is likely. Depending on the location of the highest
rainfall amounts... some moderate flooding can be expected.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
Now is the time to take any necessary precautions to protect life
and property... before the rain begins.

You should monitor NOAA Weather Radio or commercial radio and
television for the latest information on this developing weather
situation.






Forecast as of 3:55 am EST on November 9, 2009

Flash Flood Watch in effect from late tonight through Wednesday morning...
Today
Mostly cloudy. Highs around 70. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely in the evening...then rain after midnight. Windy. Lows around 60. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Tuesday
Rain...windy. Rain may be heavy at times. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Windy. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds 10 to 20 mph.
Veterans Day
Mostly sunny. Windy. Highs in the upper 60s. North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 40.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 40.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
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