MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Thursday afternoon is expected to be the warmest day of the week around Middle Georgia as the warmest spots could hit 80 degrees.

This Evening

A sunny and seasonal afternoon will become another clear and relatively chilly night as temperatures are again likely to valley in the lower 40s for most of the region. This time around the upper 30s are unlikely however most everyone should go below 45-46. The wind will be light out of the north-northwest around 3 mph.

Tomorrow

The sun will be with Middle Georgia again Thursday with temperatures mostly reaching into the upper 70s for afternoon highs. The warmest spots could reach 80, however. The wind will be light out of the north around 5 mph throughout the day.

Overnight will be clear and cool with lows again expected in the low to mid 40s across the region. The wind will be light out of the north-northeast.

Friday and Beyond

The wind will increase out of the northeast starting Friday which will lead to afternoon high temperatures returning back into the low-mid 70s Friday afternoon and lower 70s/possibly upper 60s on Saturday. The wind will remain rather pronounced through the weekend and into early next week with peak activity expected throughout the day on Sunday. No rain is expected within the next 7 days.

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