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Heat Advisory 3, NWS Atlanta, GA

July 29, 202188 counties in Georgia

NWS Atlanta, GA issued this heat advisory at Jul 29, 2021, 10:36 AM EDT for 88 counties in Georgia. It took effect at Jul 30, 2021, 11:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 29, 2021, 10:36 AM EDT (14:36 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 30, 2021, 11:00 AM EDT
Expired
Jul 30, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Atlanta, GA
All 88 counties

Baldwin County, GA, Banks County, GA, Barrow County, GA, Bartow County, GA, Bibb County, GA, Bleckley County, GA, Butts County, GA, Carroll County, GA, Catoosa County, GA, Chattahoochee County, GA, Chattooga County, GA, Cherokee County, GA, Clarke County, GA, Clayton County, GA, Cobb County, GA, Coweta County, GA, Crawford County, GA, Crisp County, GA, Dade County, GA, Dawson County, GA, DeKalb County, GA, Dodge County, GA, Dooly County, GA, Douglas County, GA, Emanuel County, GA, Fayette County, GA, Floyd County, GA, Forsyth County, GA, Fulton County, GA, Glascock County, GA, Gordon County, GA, Greene County, GA, Gwinnett County, GA, Hall County, GA, Hancock County, GA, Haralson County, GA, Harris County, GA, Heard County, GA, Henry County, GA, Houston County, GA, Jackson County, GA, Jasper County, GA, Jefferson County, GA, Johnson County, GA, Jones County, GA, Lamar County, GA, Laurens County, GA, Macon County, GA, Madison County, GA, Marion County, GA, Meriwether County, GA, Monroe County, GA, Montgomery County, GA, Morgan County, GA, Muscogee County, GA, Newton County, GA, Oconee County, GA, Oglethorpe County, GA, Paulding County, GA, Peach County, GA, Pickens County, GA, Pike County, GA, Polk County, GA, Pulaski County, GA, Putnam County, GA, Rockdale County, GA, Schley County, GA, Spalding County, GA, Stewart County, GA, Sumter County, GA, Talbot County, GA, Taliaferro County, GA, Taylor County, GA, Telfair County, GA, Toombs County, GA, Treutlen County, GA, Troup County, GA, Twiggs County, GA, Upson County, GA, Walker County, GA, Walton County, GA, Warren County, GA, Washington County, GA, Webster County, GA, Wheeler County, GA, Wilcox County, GA, Wilkes County, GA, Wilkinson County, GA

The radar

The Atlanta radar (KFFC), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 12:00Z, 2.6 hours before the alert went out and 55 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA at 12:00Z on 2021-07-29Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1471 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA at 12:00Z on 2021-07-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -20 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1471 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-45 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1137 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
1 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-20 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
13 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

772 
WWUS72 KFFC 291436
NPWFFC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1036 AM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

GAZ048>050-058>061-069>074-078>085-089>098-102>112-300100-
/O.NEW.KFFC.HT.Y.0003.210730T1500Z-210731T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFFC.EH.A.0001.210731T1500Z-210801T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFFC.HT.Y.0002.210729T1600Z-210730T0000Z/
Newton-Morgan-Greene-Butts-Jasper-Putnam-Hancock-Upson-Lamar-
Monroe-Jones-Baldwin-Washington-Harris-Talbot-Taylor-Crawford-
Bibb-Twiggs-Wilkinson-Johnson-Muscogee-Chattahoochee-Marion-
Schley-Macon-Peach-Houston-Bleckley-Laurens-Treutlen-Stewart-
Webster-Sumter-Dooly-Crisp-Pulaski-Wilcox-Dodge-Telfair-Wheeler-
Montgomery-
Including the cities of Covington, Milledgeville, Macon, 
Columbus, Warner Robins, Dublin, Lumpkin, Americus, and Cordele
1036 AM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory today, heat index values up
  to 108 expected. For the second Heat Advisory Friday, heat index
  values up to 108 expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch 
  Saturday, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up 
  to 110 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and 
  west central Georgia.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT 
  Friday. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Saturday morning 
  through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly 
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor 
  activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-
conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives
and neighbors.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during
warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.

&&

$$

GAZ051-062-075-076-086-113-300100-
/O.NEW.KFFC.HT.Y.0003.210730T1500Z-210731T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFFC.EH.A.0001.210731T1500Z-210801T0000Z/
Taliaferro-Warren-Glascock-Jefferson-Emanuel-Toombs-
Including the cities of Swainsboro and Vidalia
1036 AM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory Friday, heat index values up to 107
  expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch Saturday, dangerously 
  hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 possible.

* WHERE...Taliaferro, Warren, Glascock, Jefferson, Emanuel and 
  Toombs Counties.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. 
  For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Saturday morning through 
  Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly 
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor 
  activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-
conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives
and neighbors.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during
warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.

&&

$$

GAZ011-012-019>023-025-030>037-041>047-052>057-066>068-300100-
/O.NEW.KFFC.HT.Y.0003.210730T1500Z-210731T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFFC.HT.Y.0002.210729T1600Z-210730T0000Z/
Chattooga-Gordon-Floyd-Bartow-Cherokee-Forsyth-Hall-Jackson-Polk-
Paulding-Cobb-North Fulton-Gwinnett-Barrow-Clarke-Oconee-Haralson-
Carroll-Douglas-South Fulton-DeKalb-Rockdale-Walton-Heard-Coweta-
Fayette-Clayton-Spalding-Henry-Troup-Meriwether-Pike-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Rome, Cartersville, Gainesville,
Marietta, Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Athens, Carrollton, 
Douglasville, East Point, Decatur, Conyers, Newnan, 
Peachtree City, and Griffin
1036 AM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory today, heat index values up
  to 105 expected. For the second Heat Advisory Friday, heat 
  index values up to 106 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, northwest and 
  west central Georgia.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT 
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

GAZ001>003-013-014-024-027-038-039-300100-
/O.NEW.KFFC.HT.Y.0003.210730T1500Z-210731T0000Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Pickens-Dawson-Banks-Madison-Oglethorpe-
Wilkes-
1036 AM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.

* WHERE...Dade, Walker, Catoosa, Pickens, Dawson, Banks, 
  Madison, Oglethorpe and Wilkes Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
368 
WWUS72 KFFC 300009
NPWFFC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
809 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

GAZ048>050-058>061-069>074-078>085-089>098-102>112-301000-
/O.EXP.KFFC.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210730T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFFC.HT.Y.0003.210730T1500Z-210731T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFFC.EH.A.0001.210731T1500Z-210801T0000Z/
Newton-Morgan-Greene-Butts-Jasper-Putnam-Hancock-Upson-Lamar-
Monroe-Jones-Baldwin-Washington-Harris-Talbot-Taylor-Crawford-
Bibb-Twiggs-Wilkinson-Johnson-Muscogee-Chattahoochee-Marion-
Schley-Macon-Peach-Houston-Bleckley-Laurens-Treutlen-Stewart-
Webster-Sumter-Dooly-Crisp-Pulaski-Wilcox-Dodge-Telfair-Wheeler-
Montgomery-
Including the cities of Covington, Milledgeville, Macon, 
Columbus, Warner Robins, Dublin, Lumpkin, Americus, and Cordele
809 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY FOR THIS EVENING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108 
  expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot 
  conditions with heat index values up to 111 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and 
  west central Georgia.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. 
  For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Saturday morning through 
  Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase
  the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
  working or participating in outdoor activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-
conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives
and neighbors.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during
warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.

&&

$$

GAZ011-012-019>023-025-030>037-041>047-052>057-066>068-301000-
/O.EXP.KFFC.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210730T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFFC.HT.Y.0003.210730T1500Z-210731T0000Z/
Chattooga-Gordon-Floyd-Bartow-Cherokee-Forsyth-Hall-Jackson-Polk-
Paulding-Cobb-North Fulton-Gwinnett-Barrow-Clarke-Oconee-Haralson-
Carroll-Douglas-South Fulton-DeKalb-Rockdale-Walton-Heard-Coweta-
Fayette-Clayton-Spalding-Henry-Troup-Meriwether-Pike-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Rome, Cartersville, Gainesville,
Marietta, Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Athens, Carrollton, 
Douglasville, East Point, Decatur, Conyers, Newnan, 
Peachtree City, and Griffin
809 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY FOR THIS EVENING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, northwest and 
  west central Georgia.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

GAZ051-062-075-076-086-113-301000-
/O.CON.KFFC.HT.Y.0003.210730T1500Z-210731T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFFC.EH.A.0001.210731T1500Z-210801T0000Z/
Taliaferro-Warren-Glascock-Jefferson-Emanuel-Toombs-
Including the cities of Swainsboro and Vidalia
809 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory Friday, heat index values up to 
  107 expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch Saturday, 
  dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 
  possible.

* WHERE...Taliaferro, Warren, Glascock, Jefferson, Emanuel and 
  Toombs Counties.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. 
  For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Saturday morning through 
  Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase
  the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
  working or participating in outdoor activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-
conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives
and neighbors.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during
warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.

&&

$$

GAZ001>003-013-014-024-027-038-039-301000-
/O.CON.KFFC.HT.Y.0003.210730T1500Z-210731T0000Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Pickens-Dawson-Banks-Madison-Oglethorpe-
Wilkes-
809 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.

* WHERE...Dade, Walker, Catoosa, Pickens, Dawson, Banks, 
  Madison, Oglethorpe and Wilkes Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
133 
WWUS72 KFFC 300901
NPWFFC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
501 AM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021

GAZ048>051-058>062-069>076-078>086-089>098-102>113-302115-
/O.CON.KFFC.HT.Y.0003.210730T1500Z-210731T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFFC.EH.A.0001.210731T1500Z-210801T0000Z/
Newton-Morgan-Greene-Taliaferro-Butts-Jasper-Putnam-Hancock-
Warren-Upson-Lamar-Monroe-Jones-Baldwin-Washington-Glascock-
Jefferson-Harris-Talbot-Taylor-Crawford-Bibb-Twiggs-Wilkinson-
Johnson-Emanuel-Muscogee-Chattahoochee-Marion-Schley-Macon-Peach-
Houston-Bleckley-Laurens-Treutlen-Stewart-Webster-Sumter-Dooly-
Crisp-Pulaski-Wilcox-Dodge-Telfair-Wheeler-Montgomery-Toombs-
Including the cities of Covington, Milledgeville, Macon, 
Swainsboro, Columbus, Warner Robins, Dublin, Lumpkin, Americus, 
Cordele, and Vidalia
501 AM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108 
  expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot 
  conditions with heat index values up to 111 possible. 

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and 
  west central Georgia. 

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. 
  For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Saturday morning through 
  Saturday evening. 

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly 
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor 
  activities. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-
conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives
and neighbors.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during
warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.

&&

$$

GAZ001>003-011>014-019>025-027-030>039-041>047-052>057-066>068-
302115-
/O.CON.KFFC.HT.Y.0003.210730T1500Z-210731T0000Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens-Dawson-Floyd-Bartow-
Cherokee-Forsyth-Hall-Banks-Jackson-Madison-Polk-Paulding-Cobb-
North Fulton-Gwinnett-Barrow-Clarke-Oconee-Oglethorpe-Wilkes-
Haralson-Carroll-Douglas-South Fulton-DeKalb-Rockdale-Walton-
Heard-Coweta-Fayette-Clayton-Spalding-Henry-Troup-Meriwether-Pike-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Rome, Cartersville, Gainesville,
Marietta, Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Athens, Carrollton, 
Douglasville, East Point, Decatur, Conyers, Newnan, 
Peachtree City, and Griffin
501 AM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.

* WHERE...Dade, Walker, Catoosa, Pickens, Dawson, Banks, 
  Madison, Oglethorpe and Wilkes Counties. 

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
021 
WWUS72 KFFC 301451
NPWFFC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1051 AM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021

GAZ001>003-301600-
/O.CAN.KFFC.HT.Y.0003.210730T1500Z-210731T0000Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-
1051 AM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Early morning cloud cover is expected to help keep temperatures
below advisory criteria today, so the heat advisory is cancelled.

$$

GAZ048>051-058>062-069>076-078>086-089>098-102>113-302300-
/O.CON.KFFC.HT.Y.0003.210730T1500Z-210731T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFFC.EH.A.0001.210731T1500Z-210801T0000Z/
Newton-Morgan-Greene-Taliaferro-Butts-Jasper-Putnam-Hancock-
Warren-Upson-Lamar-Monroe-Jones-Baldwin-Washington-Glascock-
Jefferson-Harris-Talbot-Taylor-Crawford-Bibb-Twiggs-Wilkinson-
Johnson-Emanuel-Muscogee-Chattahoochee-Marion-Schley-Macon-Peach-
Houston-Bleckley-Laurens-Treutlen-Stewart-Webster-Sumter-Dooly-
Crisp-Pulaski-Wilcox-Dodge-Telfair-Wheeler-Montgomery-Toombs-
Including the cities of Covington, Milledgeville, Macon, 
Swainsboro, Columbus, Warner Robins, Dublin, Lumpkin, Americus, 
Cordele, and Vidalia
1051 AM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106
  expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot
  conditions with heat index values up to 110 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and 
  west central Georgia.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. 
  For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Saturday morning through 
  Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase
  the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
  working or participating in outdoor activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-
conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives
and neighbors.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during
warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.

&&

$$

GAZ011>014-019>025-027-030>039-041>047-052>057-066>068-302300-
/O.CON.KFFC.HT.Y.0003.210730T1500Z-210731T0000Z/
Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens-Dawson-Floyd-Bartow-Cherokee-Forsyth-
Hall-Banks-Jackson-Madison-Polk-Paulding-Cobb-North Fulton-
Gwinnett-Barrow-Clarke-Oconee-Oglethorpe-Wilkes-Haralson-Carroll-
Douglas-South Fulton-DeKalb-Rockdale-Walton-Heard-Coweta-Fayette-
Clayton-Spalding-Henry-Troup-Meriwether-Pike-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Rome, Cartersville, Gainesville,
Marietta, Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Athens, Carrollton, 
Douglasville, East Point, Decatur, Conyers, Newnan, 
Peachtree City, and Griffin
1051 AM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of North Georgia, including the Atlanta metro.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
362 
WWUS72 KFFC 301850
NPWFFC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
250 PM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021

GAZ048>051-058>062-069>076-078>086-089>098-102>113-310100-
/O.UPG.KFFC.EH.A.0001.210731T1500Z-210801T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFFC.HT.Y.0004.210731T1500Z-210801T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFFC.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210731T0000Z/
Newton-Morgan-Greene-Taliaferro-Butts-Jasper-Putnam-Hancock-
Warren-Upson-Lamar-Monroe-Jones-Baldwin-Washington-Glascock-
Jefferson-Harris-Talbot-Taylor-Crawford-Bibb-Twiggs-Wilkinson-
Johnson-Emanuel-Muscogee-Chattahoochee-Marion-Schley-Macon-Peach-
Houston-Bleckley-Laurens-Treutlen-Stewart-Webster-Sumter-Dooly-
Crisp-Pulaski-Wilcox-Dodge-Telfair-Wheeler-Montgomery-Toombs-
Including the cities of Covington, Milledgeville, Macon, 
Swainsboro, Columbus, Warner Robins, Dublin, Lumpkin, Americus, 
Cordele, and Vidalia
250 PM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory today, heat index values up
  to 105. For the second Heat Advisory Saturday, heat index 
  values up to 107 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, 
  southeast and west central Georgia.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

GAZ033>039-044>047-052>057-066>068-310100-
/O.NEW.KFFC.HT.Y.0004.210731T1500Z-210801T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFFC.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210731T0000Z/
North Fulton-Gwinnett-Barrow-Clarke-Oconee-Oglethorpe-Wilkes-
South Fulton-DeKalb-Rockdale-Walton-Heard-Coweta-Fayette-Clayton-
Spalding-Henry-Troup-Meriwether-Pike-
Including the cities of Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Athens, 
East Point, Decatur, Conyers, Newnan, Peachtree City, and Griffin
250 PM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory today, heat index values up
  to 105. For the second Heat Advisory Saturday, heat index 
  values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, northeast and 
  west central Georgia.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

GAZ011>014-019>025-027-030>032-041>043-310000-
/O.CON.KFFC.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210731T0000Z/
Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens-Dawson-Floyd-Bartow-Cherokee-Forsyth-
Hall-Banks-Jackson-Madison-Polk-Paulding-Cobb-Haralson-Carroll-
Douglas-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Rome, Cartersville, Gainesville,
Marietta, Carrollton, and Douglasville
250 PM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of North Georgia, including the Atlanta metro.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
020 
WWUS72 KFFC 310009
NPWFFC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
809 PM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021

GAZ033>039-044>062-066>076-078>086-089>098-102>113-310815-
/O.EXP.KFFC.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210731T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFFC.HT.Y.0004.210731T1500Z-210801T0000Z/
North Fulton-Gwinnett-Barrow-Clarke-Oconee-Oglethorpe-Wilkes-
South Fulton-DeKalb-Rockdale-Walton-Newton-Morgan-Greene-
Taliaferro-Heard-Coweta-Fayette-Clayton-Spalding-Henry-Butts-
Jasper-Putnam-Hancock-Warren-Troup-Meriwether-Pike-Upson-Lamar-
Monroe-Jones-Baldwin-Washington-Glascock-Jefferson-Harris-Talbot-
Taylor-Crawford-Bibb-Twiggs-Wilkinson-Johnson-Emanuel-Muscogee-
Chattahoochee-Marion-Schley-Macon-Peach-Houston-Bleckley-Laurens-
Treutlen-Stewart-Webster-Sumter-Dooly-Crisp-Pulaski-Wilcox-Dodge-
Telfair-Wheeler-Montgomery-Toombs-
Including the cities of Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Athens, 
East Point, Decatur, Conyers, Covington, Newnan, Peachtree City, 
Griffin, Milledgeville, Macon, Swainsboro, Columbus, 
Warner Robins, Dublin, Lumpkin, Americus, Cordele, and Vidalia
809 PM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, 
  southeast and west central Georgia.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

GAZ011>014-019>025-027-030>032-041>043-310115-
/O.EXP.KFFC.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210731T0000Z/
Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens-Dawson-Floyd-Bartow-Cherokee-Forsyth-
Hall-Banks-Jackson-Madison-Polk-Paulding-Cobb-Haralson-Carroll-
Douglas-
Including the cities of Calhoun, Rome, Cartersville, Gainesville,
Marietta, Carrollton, and Douglasville
809 PM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 29, 5:32 AM EDTHeat AdvisoryFFCBaldwin, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Bleckley, Butts and 67 more14 hr
Jul 29, 10:36 AM EDTExcessive Heat WatchFFCBaldwin, Bibb, Bleckley, Butts, Chattahoochee, Crawford and 42 more28 hr

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Heat Advisories in Georgia, 2021Every heat advisory in 2021

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.