Weather forecast for today
Alston, GA

Weather forecast for today

Thursday, May 8.

Heavy Thunderstorms
6:35 am

8:16 pm
EDT
Heavy Thunderstorms
88°F / 66°F
  • Wind: 8mph SW
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Precip. probability: 92%
  • Precipitation: 1.5"
  • UV index: 6
On Thursday, May 8, expect strong thunderstorms capable of producing frequent lightning and torrential rain.
Intense precipitation of 1.5" is forecasted for today. The maximum expected temperature is a tropical 87.8°F, while the minimum temperature will be a comfortable 66.2°F.
The maximum heat index, which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at a steamy 102.2°F. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
A high of 87.8°F is expected, which aligns better with June's average peak of 88.3°F than May's 82.2°F.
Sunrise was at 6:35 am and sunset will be at 8:16 pm; the daylight will last for 13h and 41min.

Current condition

Mostly Cloudy
2:39 pm EDT
Mostly Cloudy
  • 86°F
  • Feels like: 90°F
  • Wind: 7mph NNW
  • Humidity: 54%
  • Dewpoint: 66°F
  • Pressure: 29.96"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 6
In Alston, currently, the sky is mostly covered by clouds, allowing minimal sunlight.
The temperature is a humid 86°F, the feels-like temperature is slightly different, appraised at a tropical 89.6°F. The current temperature is almost at the maximum of today's 87.8°F.

Weather radar - Alston, GA

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Frequently asked questions

What is the current temperature?
The temperature at 2:39 pm EDT in Alston is 86°F.
What is the weather forecast for Alston for today?
Today, in Alston, severe thunderstorms may develop, producing heavy downpours and lightning.
Will it rain today?
Yes, it will rain today. Be wary - intense precipitation of 1.5" is anticipated.
What will be the highest temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature will be 87.8°F, while the minimum temperature will be 66.2°F. The maximum heat index, which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 102.2°F.
The maximum temperature will be slightly warmer than the average highest temperature of 82.2°F in May. The lowest temperature will be in line with the average low of 64°F.
What time are sunrise and sunset today?
On Thursday, in Alston, sunrise was at 6:35 am and sunset will be at 8:16 pm (EDT).
How many hours of daylight will Alston have today?
In Alston, today, there will be 13h and 41min of daylight.

Hourly weather forecast

3 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Heavy Thunderstorms
Heavy Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 7mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 92%
  • Precipitation: 0.35"
  • Visibility: 6mi
4 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    86°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 7mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Precip. probability: 39%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 9mi
5 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Heavy Thunderstorms
Heavy Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 7mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 67%
  • Precipitation: 0.98"
  • Visibility: 7mi
6 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    84°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 5mph S
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
7 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
8 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 4mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Precip. probability: 60%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • Visibility: 5mi
Sunset: 8:16 pm
9 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4mph S
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4mph S
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
11 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
12 am
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
For the remainder of Thursday, a combination of cloudy and storm-filled weather is anticipated.
Rainfall is expected practically for the rest of the day. With severe precipitation of 0.98", most rainfall is expected at 5 pm.
The temperature will be between the highest temperature of 82.4°F and the lowest temperature of 71.6°F. The warmest part of the day is expected around 4 pm.
The temperature will be more in line with what’s typical for June than the usual maximum in May. The night temperature will be alike with the standard May low of 64°F.
Updated: May 8, 2025 @ 18:39:14 UTC
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Alston, Georgia, USA

  • en: Alston, Georgia, USA
  • es: Alston, Georgia, EE.UU.
  • hr: Olston, Džordžija, SAD
  • sr: Olston, Džordžija, SAD
  • zh: Alston, 格鲁吉亚, 美国
  • Latitude: 32.080743°
  • Longitude: -82.477630°
  • Elevation: 230 ft
  • Current time: 2:39pm EDT
  • Sunrise: 6:35 am EDT
  • Sunset: 8:16 pm EDT
  • Timezone: America/New_York
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