Special Weather Statement, NWS Atlanta, GA

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
347 PM EDT Sun Jul 16 2017

.SHORT TERM /Tonight through Monday Night/...

Primary concern in the short term period is timing and likelihood of
diurnally driven convection. Storms today greatly affected by morning
remnants of MCS which moved over middle GA and south ATL metro
counties. New convection focused as expected to the south and east
of the old complex and MCV (mesoscale convective vortex). See breeze
convection over the west FL gulf coast also in a favorable pattern
for northward propagation and will affect far southern counties with
widespread SHRA/TSRA and possible flooding. Over most of north GA
including ATL metro, could see an isolated SHRA but most of this
area will remain too stable for significant deep convection. After
south/middle GA storms diminish after 02Z, should be fairly quiet
tonight. Not expecting a repeat MCS like last night.

Moist plume and nearly washed out stationary front should remain
over south and middle GA Monday, where better coverage of TSRA will
be in the afternoon/evening. Low level moisture still high over
north GA so isolated convection still likely. Slight chance PoPs
seem prudent.

Will continue to monitor rainfall amounts over southern counties.
Even though reflectivity trends indicate MCS forming in SW GA,
rainfall amounts so far have mainly been 1-2" with isolated higher
amounts.

SNELSON

.LONG TERM /Tuesday through Sunday/...

No big changes in the long term. Models continue to show some
drying for the north into the week...with the upper ridge building
back over our area by the weekend. However not enough drying to
remove pops completely except for a couple of night time periods
mid week. Previous discussion is included below.

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&&

LONG TERM /Monday Night through Saturday/...
Main frontal system from the short term will have moved into
south GA by the beginning of the extended. By Monday night the
deeper moisture will have also moved south and east of the area
but there is still some mid to lower level moisture across the
region. Drier air does move into the area beginning Tuesday but
will still see the diurnal convective trend continue through day
7 with instabilities increasing every afternoon.

With a ridge building into the area Wednesday and a bit drier air
mass across the region...This will mean hotter temps for the end
of the extended forecast. Temps will have no problem pushing into
90s across the area.

01

AVIATION...
18Z Update...
Main concern is when and if TSRA develops over rest of north and
central GA this afternoon. Morning complex of storms that moved in
from AL has dissipated and left the atmosphere fairly stable over
ATL metro and middle GA airports. With breaks in clouds, could see
some late development so have pushed TEMPO TSRA back to 21-23Z.
If clouds do not continue to clear, will likely remove this TEMPO.
Small chance for morning MVFR fog around 10-11Z Monday. Any
SHRA/TSRA not likely until after 19Z Monday. Sfc winds will remain
SW 4-8kts.

//ATL Confidence...18Z Update...
Medium confidence on TSRA coverage and timing.
High confidence on all other elements.

SNELSON

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Athens          70  87  70  89 /  20  40  40  30
Atlanta         71  86  72  88 /  20  40  40  30
Blairsville     63  84  64  84 /  20  40  30  30
Cartersville    70  87  70  88 /  20  40  30  20
Columbus        72  87  73  89 /  30  50  40  40
Gainesville     70  85  70  87 /  20  40  30  30
Macon           72  87  72  89 /  40  50  40  40
Rome            70  89  70  89 /  20  30  20  20
Peachtree City  70  86  70  88 /  20  40  40  30
Vidalia         73  87  73  89 /  50  40  40  40

&&

.FFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NONE.
&&

SHORT TERM...SNELSON
LONG TERM....41
AVIATION...SNELSON

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
602 AM EDT Sun Jul 16 2017

GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086-
089>098-102>113-171015-
Baldwin-Banks-Barrow-Bartow-Bibb-Bleckley-Butts-Carroll-Catoosa-
Chattahoochee-Chattooga-Cherokee-Clarke-Clayton-Cobb-Coweta-
Crawford-Crisp-Dade-Dawson-DeKalb-Dodge-Dooly-Douglas-Emanuel-
Fannin-Fayette-Floyd-Forsyth-Gilmer-Glascock-Gordon-Greene-
Gwinnett-Hall-Hancock-Haralson-Harris-Heard-Henry-Houston-Jackson-
Jasper-Jefferson-Johnson-Jones-Lamar-Laurens-Lumpkin-Macon-
Madison-Marion-Meriwether-Monroe-Montgomery-Morgan-Murray-
Muscogee-Newton-North Fulton-Oconee-Oglethorpe-Paulding-Peach-
Pickens-Pike-Polk-Pulaski-Putnam-Rockdale-Schley-South Fulton-
Spalding-Stewart-Sumter-Talbot-Taliaferro-Taylor-Telfair-Toombs-
Towns-Treutlen-Troup-Twiggs-Union-Upson-Walker-Walton-Warren-
Washington-Webster-Wheeler-White-Whitfield-Wilcox-Wilkes-
Wilkinson-
602 AM EDT Sun Jul 16 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of North and Central Georgia.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight...

Isolated to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected
across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening.
isolated severe storms can be expected as well. A frontal
boundary moving south across the state will continue to bring
increased moisture and instability to the area especially across
central GA through tonight. Some storms may be strong to severe
with the main hazards being strong gusty winds, heavy rainfall,
frequent lightning, and hail.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday...

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible each afternoon
and evening through Saturday. There is also a chance of Isolated
severe storms mainly across central GA Monday as the frontal
boundary will still be affecting portions of the area. Heat Index
values will approach 105 degrees over portions of central
Georgia, generally Wednesday through Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not requested but spotters are encouraged
to submit reports of severe weather through the web by going to
weather.gov/atlanta.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
410 PM EDT SUN JUL 16 2017

GAZ093-095-096-105-107-162045-
Macon GA-Dooly GA-Houston GA-Bleckley GA-Pulaski GA-
410 PM EDT SUN JUL 16 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EASTERN MACON...NORTHERN DOOLY...
HOUSTON...SOUTHWESTERN BLECKLEY AND PULASKI COUNTIES UNTIL 445 PM
EDT...

At 410 PM EDT...a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Dooling to Finleyson...and moving north at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind and heavy rain.

  IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
           light...unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
           street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.

Some locations in the path of these storms include
Perry, Cochran, Hawkinsville, Unadilla, Montezuma, Marshallville,
Byromville, Pinehurst, Dooling, Hayneville, Browndale, Meadowdale,
Mobley Crossing, Elko, Mock Springs, Grove Park, Baileys Park,
Finleyson, Ocmulgee Public Fishing Area and Moss Oak.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. Motorists should
slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.

LAT...LON 3219 8405 3253 8401 3251 8401 3251 8392
      3250 8392 3249 8388 3246 8383 3244 8383
      3245 8380 3251 8378 3242 8323 3234 8330
      3232 8329 3225 8337 3222 8335 3213 8340
      3212 8342 3213 8355 3211 8361
TIME...MOT...LOC 2010Z 195DEG 20KT 3223 8395 3216 8350

WIND...50MPH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
431 PM EDT SUN JUL 16 2017

GAZ076-085-086-162100-
Jefferson GA-Emanuel GA-Johnson GA-
431 PM EDT SUN JUL 16 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON...
NORTHEASTERN EMANUEL AND NORTHEASTERN JOHNSON COUNTIES UNTIL 500 PM
EDT...

At 431 PM EDT...a strong thunderstorm was near Modoc, or 7 miles
north of Swainsboro...moving northeast at 15 mph.

  HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind...up to penny sized hail...frequent
           cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain.

  IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
           light...unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
           street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.

Some locations in the path of this storm include
Swainsboro, Wadley, Twin City, Garfield, Summertown, Three Points,
Dellwood, Modoc, Canoochee, Blundale and Colemans Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder...you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.

LAT...LON 3252 8227 3264 8249 3282 8251 3290 8229
      3284 8232 3283 8230 3283 8226 3280 8221
      3281 8215 3266 8208 3262 8202
TIME...MOT...LOC 2031Z 237DEG 12KT 3271 8232

HAIL...0.75IN
WIND...50MPH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
441 PM EDT SUN JUL 16 2017

GAZ086-113-162130-
Toombs GA-Emanuel GA-
441 PM EDT SUN JUL 16 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHERN TOOMBS AND SOUTHERN
EMANUEL COUNTIES UNTIL 530 PM EDT...

At 441 PM EDT...a strong thunderstorm was near Normantown, or near
Lyons...moving northeast at 5 mph.

  HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind...frequent cloud to ground lightning
           and heavy rain.

  IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
           light...unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
           street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.

Some locations in the path of this storm include
Lyons, Vidalia, Stillmore, Oak Park, Santa Claus and Normantown.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder...you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.

LAT...LON 3235 8225 3235 8224 3228 8223 3224 8221
      3222 8221 3215 8234 3227 8244 3234 8242
      3246 8227 3242 8220
TIME...MOT...LOC 2041Z 237DEG 5KT 3226 8234

WIND...40MPH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
456 PM EDT SUN JUL 16 2017

GAZ080-081-083-093>096-107-162130-
Macon GA-Peach GA-Taylor GA-Houston GA-Crawford GA-Bleckley GA-
Twiggs GA-Pulaski GA-
456 PM EDT SUN JUL 16 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHERN MACON...PEACH...
TAYLOR...HOUSTON...SOUTHERN CRAWFORD...WESTERN BLECKLEY...SOUTHERN
TWIGGS AND NORTHWESTERN PULASKI COUNTIES UNTIL 530 PM EDT...

At 455 PM EDT...a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Charing to near Royal...and moving northeast at 5 mph.

  HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind...frequent cloud to ground lightning
           and heavy rain.

  IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
           light...unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
           street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.

Some locations in the path of these storms include
Perry, Fort Valley, Cochran, Butler, Warner Robins, Centerville,
Byron, Marshallville, Reynolds, Ideal, Robins Air Force Base, Marion,
Hayneville, Houston Lake, District Path, Ocmulgee Public Fishing
Area, Howard, Moss Oak, Paulk and Horns.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder...you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.

LAT...LON 3237 8432 3240 8432 3238 8435 3240 8436
      3243 8436 3242 8439 3248 8441 3253 8444
      3256 8444 3256 8441 3261 8441 3268 8437
      3269 8434 3268 8367 3266 8360 3267 8361
      3268 8361 3267 8330 3234 8338
TIME...MOT...LOC 2055Z 213DEG 6KT 3245 8438 3247 8342

WIND...50MPH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
519 PM EDT SUN JUL 16 2017

GAZ111>113-162200-
Toombs GA-Wheeler GA-Montgomery GA-
519 PM EDT SUN JUL 16 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR TOOMBS...SOUTHEASTERN WHEELER AND
SOUTHEASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTIES UNTIL 600 PM EDT...

At 519 PM EDT...a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near McNatt Falls to 6 miles south of Five Points...
and moving northeast at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind...frequent cloud to ground lightning
           and heavy rain.

  IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
           light...unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
           street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.

Some locations in the path of these storms include
Lyons, Vidalia, Uvalda, Higgston, Santa Claus, Alston, Center, Toombs
Central, Ohoopee, New Branch, Ponderosa, McNatt Falls, South
Thompson, English Eddy, Rock Springs, Cedar Crossing, Johnson Corner,
Charlotteville and Grays Landing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder...you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.

LAT...LON 3194 8228 3193 8230 3195 8231 3193 8232
      3194 8238 3196 8238 3196 8240 3195 8240
      3197 8243 3197 8250 3196 8248 3195 8249
      3196 8253 3194 8260 3223 8245 3222 8221
      3216 8218 3191 8223
TIME...MOT...LOC 2119Z 215DEG 19KT 3195 8250 3184 8207

WIND...50MPH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
524 PM EDT SUN JUL 16 2017

GAZ007-162200-
Gilmer GA-
524 PM EDT SUN JUL 16 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR WESTERN GILMER COUNTY UNTIL 600
PM EDT...

At 523 PM EDT...a strong thunderstorm was over Ellijay...moving south
at 15 mph.

  HAZARD...Winds up to 40 mph...pea sized hail...frequent lightning
           and heavy rain.

  IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
           light...unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
           street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.

Some locations in the path of this storm include
Ellijay, East Ellijay, Talona, Cartecay, Mountaintown, Roy and
Roundtop.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder...you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.

LAT...LON 3476 8435 3457 8433 3456 8437 3455 8437
      3455 8442 3456 8443 3455 8443 3455 8447
      3456 8447 3456 8449 3455 8448 3455 8450
      3457 8450 3455 8452 3455 8465 3479 8456
TIME...MOT...LOC 2123Z 009DEG 14KT 3470 8447

HAIL...0.25IN
WIND...40MPH