7 Day Weather and Astronomy Forecast for Macon and Middle Georgia (3/16-3/22)

This week will start with storms, rain, and cold temperatures, if the National Weather Service's forecast is accurate. Monday and Tuesday's low temperatures are predicted to be below freezing, but high temperatures will reach the 70s and 80s by the weekend. The March Equinox will take place of Friday, meaning spring will have officially arrived. The following is the day-by-day weather forecast for this week in the heart of Georgia.

DAY-BY-DAY WEATHER FORECAST

MONDAY, March 16th

80% chance of precipitation with showers and thunderstorms before 2 p.m, some of which will have possible heavy rainfall, and a chance of showers afterward. Expect a high temperature near 50. Wind gusts as high as 30 mph. Precipitation amounts are possible between a quarter and a half inch.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy skies, and a low temperature of around 30. (Make sure to bring in any pets or plants!). Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

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TUESDAY, March 17th

Widespread frost between 7 and 8 a.m. Sunny skies with a high temperature near 52. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear skies, with a low temperature around 29. (Make sure to bring in any pets or plants!)

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WEDNESDAY, March 18th

Mostly sunny skies with a high temperature near 58.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear skies with a low temperature around 35.

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THURSDAY, March 19th

Sunny with a high temperature near 68.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear skies with a low temperature around 43.

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FRIDAY, March 20th

Sunny skies with a high temperature near 76.

Friday Night

Generally clear skies, with a low temperature of around 51.

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SATURDAY, March 21st

Mostly sunny skies with a high temperature near 80. Winds west at 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

Clear skies with a low temperature around 55. Winds west at 5 to 10 mph.

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SUNDAY, March 22nd

Generally clear skies and a high temperature of around 81. Winds west north west at 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Generally clear skies with a low temperature of around 50. 

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ASTRONOMY IN MIDDLE GEORGIA

On Wednesday, Comet 88P/Howell will reach its closest orbit to the Sun, which will be in the Capricornus constellation. With the moon a waning crescent at less than 1% on its way to a new moon, and no clouds interfering, skywatchers should get a good show. The March Equinox on Friday is the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere (as well as the fall in the Southern Hemisphere). This celestial event, also known as the vernal equinox, occurs when the Sun crosses the celestial equator, moving from south to north. This also means that the March Equinox marks the arrival of fall for those south of the border.