Special Weather Statement, NWS Atlanta, GA

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
301 PM EDT Sun Aug 6 2023

...Afternoon Area Forecast Discussion...

.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Monday)
Issued at 246 PM EDT Sun Aug 6 2023

As anticipated quasi-zonal flow aloft has settled over the area this
morning with westerly flow at the surface. Lift from a front stalled
and running diagonally through the state will continue to aid in
storm coverage increasing into the afternoon. Despite the zonal flow
weak perturbations in the midlevel flow and outflows from this
mornings activity along with SBCAPEs on the order of 2000-3000kt,
dewpoints in the mid to upper 70s and highs in the mid 90s will all
help to increase convective coverage as the afternoon wears on.

Currently, hi-res guidance is all over the place and has not been
able to realize this morning or early afternoon activity. However,
given the clearer skies down stream CI will continue this afternoon
and evening with a focus on the central and southcentral sections of
our FA. Any storms that reach the strong to severe limits will pose
a damaging wind hazard. This thinking has been highlighted by the
SPC Day 1 Outlook, which outlines almost all of the FFC CWA in a
Slight Risk (2 out of 5). It should be noted that any meandering of
the stalled front could result in more or less coverage across our
forecast area.

A lull in convection will occur tonight (after 06Z) into tomorrow
afternoon ahead of another round of severe weather ahead and along a
cold front moving into the area from the northwest. The highest
chances tomorrow will be focused mainly north of a line from Troup
County to Jefferson county. In this area favorable dewpoints of 70s,
instability of ~2000-3500 J/kg SBCAPEs and SRH values over 200 m2/s2
will exist. Despite the quasi zonal flow help from a jet aloft that
moves through north GA around 20Z will support bulk shear on the
order of 30-40kts aiding in storm organization. Current CAMs show a
line of storms moving into NW GA around 20Z and moving southeast
through the FA through the evening hours. For this activity SPC has
upgraded areas north of a line from Troup County to Jefferson county
to an Enhanced Risk (3 out of 5) while areas south of Troup County
to Chattahoochee county and east lie within a Slight Risk (2 out of
5) and the remainder of the CWA is in a Marginal Risk (1 out of 5).
Given the robust DCAPEs expected tomorrow the primary hazard with
this activity will once again be damaging winds.

Tomorrow heat and humidity will also climb ahead of FROPA leading
to heat index values over 105F for much of southcentral GA.
Whether or not the area sees these values will depend on
convective timing/coverage and cloud coverage. However, will not
completely rule out the possible need for a heat advisory tomorrow
after the values we saw this afternoon.

Tomorrow night convection will begun to wane as the aforementioned
cold front moves southeastward and stalls just inside the GA
border.

One last thing to note...as this forecaster moves back West I
would like to thank my colleagues at WFO FFC and CWSU ZTL for
making my time in GA amazing. It truly has been a pleasure. I feel
so lucky to have been part of this team and worked with such a
talented group of meteorologists. While I am excited about the
future, I am truly sad to leave.

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.LONG TERM...
(Tuesday morning through next Saturday)
Issued at 246 PM EDT Sun Aug 6 2023

No major changes were made to the extended forecast. Please the
previous forcast below...

(Monday night through Saturday)
Issued at 400 AM EDT Sun Aug 6 2023

Active period ahead with:

  * An Enhanced Risk for Severe Thunderstorms in effect through
    8AM Tuesday.

  * A return to northwest flow and increased chances for
    thunderstorm activity each day from Wednesday on.

  * Heat Advisory conditions possible on Tuesday with forecast
    heat index values topping out in the 105-110F range.

Moving into Tuesday, the Southeast will be on the tail end of its
(brief) reprieve from seemingly never-ending mid-level northwest
flow. However, thanks to support from a passing shortwave
disturbance and associated unseasonable strong low-level jet, along
with the influence of an advancing surface "cold" front, all signs
point to north and central Georgia either a) experiencing the tail
end of strong to severe MCS or b) being in the wake of the
aforementioned storm system to kick off the long term period. An
Enhanced Risk for severe weather will be in effect through 8AM
Tuesday for portions of north Georgia, with the rest of the CWA
under a Slight Risk. Perhaps the only saving grace against more
widespread chances for organized severe weather after sunset Monday
into Tuesday morning is the forecasted disconnect between best bulk
shear (primarily across north Georgia) and residual CAPE (highest
across south central Georgia -- in the 1000-2000 J/kg range after
8PM). Trends suggest that the resultant line of storms (or its
remnants) will likely be situated south of the ATL metro and north
of our CWA border, and thus out of reach of the most favorable
overlap of forcing. That said, cannot rule out an isolated damaging
wind gust as the line works to exit our area through daybreak given
unseasonably strong flow.

A secondary but nontrivial forecast concern for Tuesday is forecast
Heat Index values in the 105-110F range during the afternoon. The
evolution of our heat risk will depend heavily on timing and
intensity of afternoon convection, as another shortwave disturbance
looks to pass through the Deep South. Earlier initiation and
increased cloud cover will reduce chances of seeing the full effects
of diurnal heating. Something to keep an eye on in the coming days.

As we approach mid-week and move toward the weekend, the mid-level
ridge that has plagued the Desert Southwest for the better portion
of the summer becomes higher amplitude once again, setting the stage
for yet another round of northwesterly flow and the potential for
multiple rounds of convection supported by ridge riders. For now,
passing disturbances in mid-level flow look to move through on
Thursday and Friday, supporting nearly continuous rain chances
through the 48hr period. The cold front that was the impetus for
Monday's storms is forecast to have stalled out across central
Georgia and will linger for the remainder of the period, serving
as yet another focus for convective activity. The location of it
(though less and less impactful with waning strength) and any
remnant boundaries from the previous day's thunderstorms will
influence axes of highest rain chances.

With PWATs in the 1.75-2" range, storms will be efficient rain
producers, and care will need to be taken to monitor potential for
flooding concerns as the week progresses. Rainfall totals from
Wednesday through Friday are between 1.5-2.5" for areas along and
north of the I-85/I-20 connector, and as high as 3.5" in the terrain
of north Georgia. Waterlogged soils from multiple rounds of
precipitation are likely to make downing of trees and branches
easier, possible even in sub-severe storms. Otherwise, progged
afternoon thunderstorm activity will help to tamp down temperatures
even as the airmass moderates, to right around a degree or two of
normal (in the upper-80s to low-90s) each day.

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&&

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 722 AM EDT Sun Aug 6 2023

VFR conditions expected through period with several episodes of TSRA/VCSH
through 03Z Monday at all terminals. West-southwest winds have
begun to increase with gusts up to 25kts near and around
thunderstorms. Expecting winds to remain elevated through 03Z
Monday and then become light and variable before increasing again
tomorrow afternoon as another round of TSRA enters the airspace.

//ATL Confidence...12Z Update...

Medium on TEMPO timing. High on all other elements.

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&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Athens          72  96  69  89 /  30  50  50  20
Atlanta         73  97  71  90 /  30  50  40  30
Blairsville     68  89  64  81 /  30  70  60  10
Cartersville    72  96  68  88 /  30  50  40  20
Columbus        75 100  74  95 /  40  30  20  50
Gainesville     72  94  68  88 /  40  60  50  10
Macon           72  99  72  94 /  40  40  20  50
Rome            72  94  67  88 /  40  60  40  20
Peachtree City  73  98  70  91 /  30  40  30  40
Vidalia         72  98  74  95 /  20  40  20  50

&&

.FFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Heat Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for GAZ048-049-052>060-
066>073-078>084-089>097-102>111.

&&

SHORT TERM...28
LONG TERM....96
AVIATION...28

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
306 PM EDT Sun Aug 6 2023

GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086-
089>098-102>113-071915-
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-
306 PM EDT Sun Aug 6 2023

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight...

There is a Slight Risk (level 1 of 5) of severe weather in
northern and central Georgia today. Damaging straight line winds
will be the primary threat for the remainder of the afternoon and
evening. Locally heavy rainfall and frequent lighting can also be
anticipated.

A heat advisory is in effect until 8 PM EDT due to heat index
Values over 105F being observed across portions of central and southcentral
GA.

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

There is an Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) of severe weather in
Georgia Monday afternoon and evening. The primary concern will be
damaging straight line winds. The threat appears highest in
northeast Georgia, though damaging winds could occur over a wide
area between 4 PM and midnight.

Hazardous heat may become a concern Monday afternoon in central
Georgia due to heat indices in the 105 to 110 degree range.

Periods of thunderstorm activity will continue through next
Saturday. The highest storm chances will occur during the
afternoon and evening hours each day.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
715 PM EDT Sun Aug 6 2023

GAZ108>113-062345-
Toombs GA-Wheeler GA-Telfair GA-Wilcox GA-Montgomery GA-Dodge GA-
715 PM EDT Sun Aug 6 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Toombs, southern
Dodge, Telfair, southeastern Wilcox, Wheeler and Montgomery Counties
through 745 PM EDT...

At 715 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near New Branch to near McRae to near Owensboro, and
moving southeast at 35 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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.

Locations impacted include...
McRae, Lyons, Abbeville, Alamo, Mount Vernon, Vidalia, Helena, Lumber
City, Rochelle, Glenwood, Milan, Uvalda, Ailey, Rhine, Scotland,
Chauncey, Higgston, Santa Claus, Alston, and Jacksonville.

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.

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LAT...LON 3178 8303 3181 8309 3181 8314 3185 8318
      3185 8346 3201 8348 3212 8302 3225 8268
      3229 8228 3232 8223 3218 8219 3191 8223
      3197 8244 3196 8250 3195 8248 3195 8249
      3196 8253 3196 8257 3192 8268 3178 8289
TIME...MOT...LOC 2315Z 305DEG 31KT 3208 8222 3201 8292 3191 8341

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
727 PM EDT Sun Aug 6 2023

GAZ089-090-070000-
Chattahoochee GA-Muscogee GA-
727 PM EDT Sun Aug 6 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Muscogee and
southwestern Chattahoochee Counties through 800 PM EDT...

At 727 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Beulah to near Griffen Mill to Guerryton in
Alabama, and moving southeast at 40 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Columbus, Bibb City, Fort Moore, Saint Marys Hills, Edgewood, Flat
Rock, Highland Park, Laurel Hills, Green Island Hills, Sand Hill,
Battle Park, Vista Terrace, Columbus Metropolitan Airport, Rose Hill,
Kenwood, Midland, Custer Road Terrace, Benning Hills, Avondale, and
Benning Park.

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
west central Georgia.

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LAT...LON 3261 8493 3260 8491 3258 8491 3258 8482
      3257 8476 3229 8492 3230 8494 3232 8500
      3234 8501 3238 8497 3239 8499 3239 8497
      3241 8498 3243 8496 3244 8497 3245 8500
      3252 8501 3258 8507 3261 8508
TIME...MOT...LOC 2327Z 300DEG 34KT 3267 8516 3245 8527 3222 8549

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
730 PM EDT Sun Aug 6 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0515 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 SSE Wrightsville      32.70N 82.71W
08/06/2023                   Johnson            GA   Fire Dept/Rescue

            A tree was downed on James Grove Church Rd.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
732 PM EDT Sun Aug 6 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0515 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Wrightsville            32.73N 82.71W
08/06/2023                   Johnson            GA   Fire Dept/Rescue

            A tree was downed on Spring St in
            Wrightsville.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
740 PM EDT Sun Aug 6 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0450 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 WNW Saint Marks       33.14N 84.87W
08/06/2023                   Troup              GA   Emergency Mngr

            A tree fell across the roadway in the 1100
            block of Simms Rd.

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
740 PM EDT Sun Aug 6 2023

GAZ110-070015-
Telfair GA-
740 PM EDT Sun Aug 6 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Telfair County
through 815 PM EDT...

At 740 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Milan to near China Hill to near Ashton, and
moving east at 25 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Jacksonville, Temperance, China Hill, Horse Creek Wma, and Workmore.

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 3180 8308 3181 8309 3181 8314 3184 8316
      3190 8319 3197 8312 3196 8274 3188 8273
      3186 8276 3185 8279 3184 8278 3182 8284
      3178 8286 3178 8289 3179 8290 3178 8292
      3179 8298 3178 8301
TIME...MOT...LOC 2340Z 274DEG 21KT 3195 8305 3183 8304 3174 8310

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH