Forecast and Conditions for Statham, Georgia

Updated: 11:00 AM EST on November 09, 2009
Observed at Winder, Georgia
Temperature 59 °F
Humidity 82%
Dew Point 54 °F
Wind ENE at 4 mph
Pressure 30.42 in (Rising)
Conditions Mostly Cloudy
Visibility 10.0 miles
Clouds Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 4300 ft
Yesterday's Maximum 76 °F
Yesterday's Minimum 39 °F
Normal high 65 °F
Normal low 44 °F
Record high 83 °F (1915)
Record low 26 °F (1976)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days 7
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days 0
Sunrise07:01 AM (EST)
Sunset05:34 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 in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain in the evening...then rain after midnight. Windy. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Tuesday
Rain...windy. Rain may be heavy at times. Highs around 60. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Windy. Lows around 50. 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 mid 60s. North winds around 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 40.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
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