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What’s the weather forecast for Memorial Day 2024 in Georgia? Here’s what to know

Memorial Day is May 27 this year, so get your pool floats and sunscreen ready.

Or maybe your umbrellas?

Don’t worry, we’ll get you prepared. Here’s what to know about the weather forecast for Memorial Day 2024:

What does Farmers’ Almanac say?

According to the Almanac’s long-range forecast for the southeast regions (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia), there will be “localized thunderstorms,” with “warm, humid” weather from Friday, May 24, to Memorial Day.

Bummer. But the Farmers’ Almanac claims about 80% accuracy, so let’s see what the other experts say:

What does the National Weather Service forecast?

In the National Weather Service (NWS) long-range forecast for May 23-29, Georgia is predicted to have above average temperatures.

National Weather Service Memorial Day weekend 2024 predictions for temperatures and rain chances.
National Weather Service Memorial Day weekend 2024 predictions for temperatures and rain chances. National Weather Service

The NWS is also predicting near normal to slightly above average rain during Memorial Day weekend dates as well.

What does Accuweather predict?

Accuweather’s daily outlook for Memorial Day weekend isn’t looking too far off from other predictions. Let’s take a look:

Macon

  • Saturday, May 25: humid with sun and clouds; a strong afternoon thunderstorm is possible

  • Sunday, May 26: afternoon thunderstorms

  • Monday, May 27: a strong thunderstorm in the morning followed by a couple of thunderstorms in the afternoon

Columbus

  • Saturday, May 25: partly sunny and humid; a strong thunderstorm possible in the afternoon

  • Sunday, May 26: cloudy and humid; showers in the morning and a thunderstorm in the afternoon

  • Monday, May 27: mostly cloudy with thunderstorms

What are your plans this Memorial Day? Let me know at cmadden@mcclatchy.com

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Chelsea Madden
The Telegraph
Chelsea is a service journalism reporter who began working for McClatchy in 2022. She was born and raised in Middle Georgia and lives in Forsyth. She attended Wesleyan College for undergrad and a few years after that, went to SCAD for an MFA in writing. Outside of work, Chelsea likes to watch Netflix, read books in the thriller genre and chase her toddler around.
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