Forecast and Conditions for Porterdale, Georgia

Updated: 12:57 PM EST on November 09, 2009
Observed at Cooper Family - Covington, GA, Covington, Georgia
Temperature 64.7 °F
Humidity 80%
Dew Point 58 °F
Wind NNE at 0.0 mph
Pressure 30.35 in (Rising)
Conditions Clear
Visibility 10.0 miles
Clouds Clear (CLR) : -
Yesterday's Maximum 71.0 °F
Yesterday's Minimum 42.6 °F
Normal high 65 °F
Normal low 41 °F
Record high 78 °F (1986)
Record low 10 °F (2000)
Sunrise07:01 AM (EST)
Sunset05:36 PM (EST)
Moon RiseNo Moon Rise
Moon Set01:15 PM (EST)
Moon Phase
Flash Flood Watch
Statement as of 10:20 am EST on November 9, 2009


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

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* north and portions of central Georgia. The watch area is
generally north of a Columbus to Macon to Warrenton line.

* 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 Tropical Storm Ida move east across
the Florida Panhandle. Widespread heavy rain of 3 to 5 inches...
with locally higher amounts of 8 inches... can be expected over
much of north and central Georgia by Tuesday night and early
Wednesday.

* 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 major rivers is also
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 10:05 am EST on November 9, 2009

Flash Flood Watch in effect from late tonight through Wednesday morning...
This Afternoon
Cloudy. Highs around 70. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain in the evening...then rain after midnight. Windy. Rain may be heavy at times after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Tuesday
Rain...windy. Rain may be heavy at times. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Windy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Veterans Day
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs in the upper 60s. North winds around 15 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 lower 70s.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
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