Severe Thunderstorm Warning 118, NWS Atlanta, GA

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
419 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

GAC217-182029-
/O.CAN.KFFC.SV.W.0118.000000T0000Z-260618T2045Z/
Newton GA-
419 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN NEWTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned 
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

&&

LAT...LON 3383 8337 3326 8304 3300 8337 3311 8353
      3364 8361
TIME...MOT...LOC 2019Z 270DEG 26KT 3345 8345 3302 8329 

$$

GAC009-133-141-159-169-211-219-237-182045-
/O.CON.KFFC.SV.W.0118.000000T0000Z-260618T2045Z/
Oconee GA-Baldwin GA-Morgan GA-Putnam GA-Hancock GA-Greene GA-
Jones GA-Jasper GA-
419 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN OCONEE...NORTHWESTERN BALDWIN...MORGAN...PUTNAM...
NORTHWESTERN HANCOCK...WESTERN GREENE...NORTHEASTERN JONES AND EAST
CENTRAL JASPER COUNTIES...

At 419 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Godfrey to near Pancras, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Milledgeville, Eatonton, Madison, Rutledge, Buckhead, Phoenix,
Reynolds at Lake Oconee, Liberty, Meriwether, Wrayswood, Resseaus
Crossroads, Greshamville, Central Georgia Experiment Stn, Plant
Harlee Branch, Parks Mill, Swords, Browns Crossing, Apalachee,
Ethridge, and Harmony.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3383 8337 3326 8304 3300 8337 3311 8353
      3364 8361
TIME...MOT...LOC 2019Z 270DEG 26KT 3345 8345 3302 8329 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

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WWUS52 KFFC 182031
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
431 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

GAC159-169-182040-
/O.CAN.KFFC.SV.W.0118.000000T0000Z-260618T2045Z/
Jones GA-Jasper GA-
431 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN JONES AND EAST
CENTRAL JASPER COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned 
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

&&

LAT...LON 3383 8337 3326 8304 3308 8326 3320 8336
      3373 8349
TIME...MOT...LOC 2030Z 270DEG 26KT 3349 8337 3306 8321 

$$

GAC009-133-141-211-219-237-182045-
/O.CON.KFFC.SV.W.0118.000000T0000Z-260618T2045Z/
Oconee GA-Baldwin GA-Morgan GA-Putnam GA-Hancock GA-Greene GA-
431 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN OCONEE...NORTH CENTRAL BALDWIN...EASTERN MORGAN...
CENTRAL PUTNAM...NORTHWESTERN HANCOCK AND WESTERN GREENE COUNTIES...

At 430 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Harmony to Hardwick, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Milledgeville, Eatonton, Madison, Buckhead, Phoenix, Reynolds at Lake
Oconee, Liberty, Meriwether, Harmony, Wrayswood, Oconee Springs Park,
Greshamville, Rockville, Rock Eagle 4-H Center, Plant Harlee Branch,
Parks Mill, Carey, Swords, Farmington, and Apalachee.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3383 8337 3326 8304 3308 8326 3320 8336
      3373 8349
TIME...MOT...LOC 2030Z 270DEG 26KT 3349 8337 3306 8321 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
258 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...Afternoon Area Forecast Discussion...

.KEY MESSAGES...

  - A Flash Flood Watch is in effect from Thursday morning until
    early Saturday morning for portions of central GA and the ATL
    metro. Widespread rainfall of 2-4" with locally higher amounts
    of 5" or more are expected.

  - Some severe weather may be possible on Thursday. Primary
    threats would be damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes.

  - A Wind Advisory is in effect from 6pm Thursday to 8am Friday.
    Strong non-thunderstorm winds gusts in excess of 35 mph
    combined with heavy rain could lead to some isolated tree
    falls across the area.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Friday)
Issued at 257 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur continue to make their way
eastward toward Georgia, pushing abundant tropical moisture over the
state. Ahead of this, a mostly sunny morning has yielded substantial
heating across northern and central GA, providing further
instability (temperatures away from precipitation are in the low
80s to near 90 as of 2 PM EDT). The 18Z upper air observation
shows a surface CAPE of 3620 J/kg. Winds veer with height; WSW
winds at around 40 kts were observed at 850 hPa. The shear in the
lowest km is 23 kts. A Tornado Watch has been issued for portions
of central GA into the Atlanta metro through 11 PM EDT, for the
threat for some brief tornadoes starting over western portions of
the state, near the AL border and spreading northeastward. Some of
the 35-40 kt winds around 850 hPa are likely to mix down through
the evening - gusts to 25-40 mph are possible, including outside
of thunderstorms, this evening into tonight. Significant rainfall
is expected, with heavy rain/deluges at times, resulting in high
rainfall rates and rapid accumulations, which could result in the
quick development of hazardous flooding conditions. Rainfall
amounts on the order of 1-4 inches are anticipated, with locally
higher amounts possible. The combination of significant rainfall
and strong winds enhances the risk of downed trees.

Winds decrease late tonight/early tomorrow morning, becoming west to
northwest at around 10-15 mph. Showers linger into the morning, and
cloudy conditions are likely into midday. Popup thunderstorms are
anticipated tomorrow afternoon - less vigorous activity and less
coverage is expected compared to today.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Saturday morning through next Wednesday)
Issued at 257 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

To begin the period, a cold front will push into the area with
tropical moisture associated with the remnants of TS Arthur pushing
out the area. This cold front is expected to stall Sunday with
increased PoPs likely by Sunday afternoon.

Low end rain chances will be possible each afternoon next week as
ridging builds in to the south. This will promote more humid
conditions across the state, with a summer-like pattern likely next
week. Afternoon convection will be possible each day, with afternoon
rain chances around 30-40 percent. Coverage would not be widespread
but more scattered.

Temperatures are expect to return to average or slightly above
average as high pressure centers itself just south of the state. Max
heat index values will return to the upper 90s to near 100 degrees
for central and southern locations.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 206 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

Showers, periods of rain, and thunderstorms are expected for all
TAF sites through the night. Southwest winds prevail outside of TS-
induced winds, with speeds increasing through the afternoon to
around 15-20 kts, with gusts to 25-35 kts. Winds subside after 06Z,
becoming W/NW at around 8-12 kts by around 16Z. Cigs lower through
the evening and night. Aft 00Z, LIFR exp for Atlanta metro sites and
AHN, IFR for MCN & CSG, until around 14-17Z (becmg MVFR). TS are
psbl again tmrw aft 20Z for ATL.

//ATL Confidence...18Z Update...
Medium for timing of TS, medium-high for winds & visibility, high
for cigs & overall TS risk.

CRS

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Athens          69  87  65  87 / 100  10   0   0
Atlanta         71  85  68  86 / 100  30  10  20
Blairsville     65  81  57  82 / 100  10   0   0
Cartersville    70  86  64  86 / 100  30  10  10
Columbus        71  86  71  88 / 100  70  40  60
Gainesville     70  86  64  85 / 100  10   0   0
Macon           70  86  69  88 /  90  50  20  30
Rome            70  86  64  86 /  90  20   0  10
Peachtree City  70  86  66  86 / 100  40  10  30
Vidalia         73  86  72  90 /  80  80  20  40

&&

.FFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flood Watch through late Friday night for GAZ020>022-030>035-037-
041>050-052>061-066>074-078>085-089>097-102>109.

Wind Advisory from 6 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Friday for
GAZ031>039-041>062-066>076-078>086-089>098-102>113.

&&

SHORT TERM...CRS
LONG TERM....Condry
AVIATION...CRS

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
258 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086-
089>098-102>113-191900-
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-
258 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north and central Georgia.

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

A Flood Watch is in effect for portions of central Georgia and the
Atlanta metro from Thursday morning until early Saturday. Several
rounds of heavy rainfall will be possible this afternoon into
Friday. Widespread rainfall amounts of 2-4" are expected with
locally higher amounts of 5" or more. Flash flooding and some
river flooding will be possible as a result.

A Tornado Watch is in effect for an area extending from southwest
Georgia to as far north as the Atlanta metro until 11 PM EDT this
evening. The most immediate threat for brief tornadoes is across
west Georgia, with the risk expanding north and east through the
evening.

Wind gusts as high as 35 mph tonight could bring down tree limbs
and lead to isolated power outages.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday...

The Flood Watch will remain in effect until 2 AM Saturday morning.
With saturated soils from previous rainfall, flash flooding will
remain possible where heavy rain occurs.

Daily thunderstorm chances will continue through most of next
week. A few storms could become strong to severe and bring the
risk for heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and frequent lightning.

.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
308 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

GAZ082>084-094>096-105>109-182000-
Peach GA-Wilkinson GA-Crisp GA-Dooly GA-Bibb GA-Houston GA-Wilcox GA-
Bleckley GA-Dodge GA-Twiggs GA-Pulaski GA-
308 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southwestern
Wilkinson, Dodge, southeastern Bibb, Pulaski, Twiggs, Wilcox, eastern
Dooly, Bleckley, northeastern Peach, Houston and northeastern Crisp
Counties through 400 PM EDT...

At 307 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Byron to Pitts, and moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Up to 40 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...
Macon, Perry, Cochran, Eastman, Hawkinsville, Abbeville,
Jeffersonville, Warner Robins, Centerville, Byron, Unadilla, Gordon,
Chester, Rochelle, Pineview, Chauncey, Pitts, Danville, Allentown,
and Robins AFB.

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 Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for central
Georgia.

&&

LAT...LON 3265 8383 3269 8377 3269 8372 3270 8374
      3271 8375 3286 8355 3284 8352 3292 8336
      3212 8305 3186 8361
TIME...MOT...LOC 1907Z 220DEG 32KT 3264 8376 3193 8357

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
314 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

GAZ058-059-071-072-081-082-181945-
Butts GA-Monroe GA-Bibb GA-Crawford GA-Jones GA-Jasper GA-
314 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Bibb,
Monroe, southeastern Butts, north central Crawford, central Jones and
southwestern Jasper Counties through 345 PM EDT...

At 313 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Bolingbroke, or 7 miles
southeast of Forsyth, moving northeast at 25 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...
Forsyth, Gray, Flovilla, Lake Tobesofkee, Bradley, Bolingbroke,
Wayside, Dames Ferry, Berner, Round Oak, Russellville, Brent, Jarrell
Plantation, Arkwright, Juliette, Plant Scherer, and Collier.

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 Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for central and
west central Georgia.

&&

LAT...LON 3289 8410 3293 8408 3293 8406 3295 8405
      3295 8404 3299 8404 3330 8388 3308 8345
      3276 8391
TIME...MOT...LOC 1913Z 226DEG 21KT 3293 8388

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
320 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

GAZ066-067-078-079-089-090-181945-
Chattahoochee GA-Harris GA-Troup GA-Meriwether GA-Talbot GA-
Muscogee GA-
320 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southwestern
Meriwether, Muscogee, northern Chattahoochee, southeastern Troup,
southwestern Talbot and Harris Counties through 345 PM EDT...

At 320 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near River View to Avondale, and moving northeast at
30 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, Hamilton, Pine Mountain, Waverly Hall, North Fort Benning,
Pine Mountain-Callaway Gardens, Bibb City, Upatoi, Ellerslie, Laurel
Hills, Green Island Hills, Vista Terrace, Cataula, Columbus
Metropolitan Airport, Rose Hill, Mountain Hill, Benning Hills,
Avondale, Benning Park, and Big Springs.

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 Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for west central
Georgia.

&&

LAT...LON 3277 8512 3279 8514 3304 8491 3254 8460
      3253 8463 3252 8464 3236 8498 3238 8497
      3239 8499 3239 8497 3244 8497 3245 8500
      3252 8500 3258 8507 3263 8508 3264 8511
      3266 8509 3269 8512 3274 8511 3276 8514
TIME...MOT...LOC 1920Z 227DEG 26KT 3276 8511 3244 8497

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
327 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

GAZ047>049-059-182000-
Morgan GA-Walton GA-Jasper GA-Newton GA-
327 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Morgan,
southeastern Walton, northwestern Jasper and eastern Newton Counties
through 400 PM EDT...

At 327 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near North Alcovy, or 9
miles south of Covington, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind 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...
Covington, Madison, Social Circle, Rutledge, Newborn, Mansfield,
Jersey, Stewart, Starrsville, Hard Labor Creek State Park, Brick
Store, Herndonville, Eudora, North Alcovy, and Farrar.

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 3338 8381 3348 8391 3380 8379 3359 8343
TIME...MOT...LOC 1927Z 226DEG 21KT 3348 8379

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
342 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

GAZ004>008-182030-
Gilmer GA-Whitfield GA-Union GA-Murray GA-Fannin GA-
342 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northwestern Gilmer,
Murray, northeastern Whitfield, northwestern Union and Fannin
Counties through 430 PM EDT...

At 342 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Dalton to near Tails Creek, and moving northeast
at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Up to 40 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...
Dalton, Chatsworth, Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Varnell, Eton, Tunnel Hill,
Cohutta, Morganton, Crandall, Sumac, Jones Mill, Higdon, Gregory,
Loving, Cohutta Wilderness, Epworth, Conasauga Lake, Beaverdale, and
Mineral Bluff.

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 3499 8413 3497 8404 3460 8464 3480 8509
      3499 8491
TIME...MOT...LOC 1942Z 232DEG 33KT 3481 8495 3468 8467

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
343 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

GAZ053-066>069-078>080-089-090-182015-
Chattahoochee GA-Harris GA-Taylor GA-Upson GA-Coweta GA-Troup GA-
Meriwether GA-Talbot GA-Pike GA-Muscogee GA-
343 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Meriwether,
southwestern Pike, northeastern Muscogee, northeastern Chattahoochee,
central Upson, southeastern Troup, south central Coweta, Talbot,
northwestern Taylor and eastern Harris Counties through 415 PM EDT...

At 343 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Baughs Crossroads to Upatoi, and moving northeast
at 45 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...
Thomaston, Hamilton, Talbotton, Greenville, Manchester, Pine
Mountain, Woodbury, Luthersville, Waverly Hall, Warm Springs,
Woodland, Molena, Junction City, Geneva, Lone Oak, Gay, Sunset
Village, Pine Mountain-Callaway Gardens, Lincoln Park, and Upatoi.

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 Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for west central
Georgia.

&&

LAT...LON 3331 8469 3275 8418 3253 8463 3251 8464
      3246 8474 3289 8507
TIME...MOT...LOC 1943Z 212DEG 41KT 3290 8498 3255 8471

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