Severe Thunderstorm Warning 193, NWS Atlanta, GA

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
204 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...Afternoon Area Forecast Discussion...

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Scattered afternoon showers and storms are expected today and
  Friday, becoming numerous to widespread over the weekend.

- A few storms through this weekend may become strong with wind
  gusts up to 40-50mph and locally heavy rain.

- Heat index values peak between 95-105 through Saturday. Heat
  Advisory for portions of East-Central GA from 12-8PM today.

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.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Friday)
Issued at 152 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

Rinse and repeat as summertime continues with a few showers and
thunderstorms possible and hot temps. As is normal for this time a
year, a strong area of high pressure churns over the Atlantic and
keeps the southeast in an open warm sector, increasing diurnally
driven convection each afternoon. Not as much coverage is expected
today, but a few showers and typical summer thunderstorms are
possible. Best chances are in the NW portion of Georgia (45-65%),
with PoPs quickly decreasing southward into central Georgia (20-
45%). As for Friday, similar story with any convection and showers,
with the northwest portion of the state having the increased PoP
chances. The main hazard from any storm should be damaging winds,
especially in the northern part of the state.

As for the heat, the temperatures remain hot in the short term. Low
to upper 90s spanning from north to south with the hotter temps
toward central Georgia. Since we remain in an open warm sector and
an abundance of moisture still lingering, hot heat indices are still
on track. Triple digits for today and Friday, with a smattering of
105-108 possible toward SE Georgia. For this, another Heat Advisory
in effect through 8 PM. Since the forecast is almost the same for
tomorrow, expect another Heat Advisory for Friday in the SE portion
of the state.

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.LONG TERM...
(Saturday morning through next Wednesday)
Issued at 152 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

It's gonna be a rainy weekend. Maybe not a total washout, but if you
have outdoor plans you might want to reconsider. Saturday afternoon,
chances of thunderstorms become likely across northern Georgia
before spreading to all of the CWA by Sunday afternoon. A few storms
could be strong to severe with the main threat being damaging winds,
but the signal for widespread severe weather is not too concerning.

The rain-cooled environment and NW flow will give us a break from
the heat, with highs in the mid to upper 80s by Sunday which will
linger through the start of the work week. By next Wednesday
though, the heat will start to build again as a Bermuda high re-
establishes and tropical moisture builds back in.

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.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 133 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

Popup SHRA/TSRA are developing across most of Georgia. Scattered
to numerous TSRA are exp, w/ impacts to all TAF sites. Impacts for
ATL starting around 19Z, could linger as late as around 00/01Z,
though risk decr aft 23Z. Winds W 8-12 kts, gusts to 15-20 kts,
diminishing after sunset. Gusts to 30 kts psbl in/vc of TS.
Similar conds exp tomorrow, with TS risk for ATL starting around
17/18Z. Cigs/winds will be nearly the same as today.

//ATL Confidence...18Z Update...
High for all elements

CRS

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.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Athens          74  94  74  92 /  20  30  20  60
Atlanta         75  93  75  90 /  10  40  20  70
Blairsville     66  84  66  82 /  20  50  50  80
Cartersville    73  92  73  89 /  10  30  40  80
Columbus        75  94  75  93 /  20  20  10  30
Gainesville     73  92  73  89 /  10  30  20  60
Macon           75  95  75  94 /  20  20  10  30
Rome            72  91  72  88 /  10  40  40  80
Peachtree City  73  92  73  90 /  10  30  20  60
Vidalia         78  99  77  98 /  10  10  10  20

&&

.FFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Heat Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for GAZ085-086-097-098-
106-108>113.

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SHORT TERM...Patterson
LONG TERM....Vaughn
AVIATION...CRS

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
721 AM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086-
089>098-102>113-101130-
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-
721 AM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north and central Georgia.

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

A Heat Advisory is in effect for portions of East-Central GA from
12-8PM today, where heat index values up to 107 are expected.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be around this afternoon
across north and central Georgia. A few storms could contain
gusty winds and frequent lightning.

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

Hot conditions persist through Saturday, with heat index values
forecast to be in the upper 90s to low 100s each day.

Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are expected each day.
Scattered showers and storms on Friday will increase in coverage
over the weekend into early next week, becoming numerous to
widespread.

.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.  Please relay any information about observed
severe weather to the NWS.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
401 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

GAZ097-108>111-092030-
Wheeler GA-Telfair GA-Wilcox GA-Laurens GA-Dodge GA-
401 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of south central
Laurens, southeastern Dodge, western Telfair, southeastern Wilcox and
west central Wheeler Counties through 430 PM EDT...

At 401 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Plainfield to near Rhine to near Queensland, and
moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to
         ground lightning.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
         light, unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
McRae, Eastman, Helena, Milan, Rhine, Chauncey, Cedar Grove, Jay Bird
Springs, Temperance, Browning, China Hill, Five Points, Achord,
Little Ocmulgee State Park, and Godwinsville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

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LAT...LON 3180 8308 3181 8309 3181 8310 3182 8311
      3181 8311 3181 8314 3182 8314 3182 8315
      3183 8315 3185 8318 3184 8321 3185 8338
      3202 8322 3226 8311 3226 8281 3194 8294
      3179 8306
TIME...MOT...LOC 2001Z 280DEG 12KT 3222 8306 3200 8313 3183 8328

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
425 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

GAZ033-034-044>046-055-057-092100-
North Fulton GA-Rockdale GA-Clayton GA-DeKalb GA-Gwinnett GA-
Henry GA-South Fulton GA-
425 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central
Rockdale, DeKalb, southwestern Gwinnett, north central Henry,
northern Clayton and south central Fulton Counties through 500 PM
EDT...

At 425 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Lakewood Park, or near
Atlanta, moving northeast at 30 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...
Atlanta, Decatur, East Point, Forest Park, Riverdale, College Park,
Lilburn, Clarkston, Morrow, Hapeville, Stone Mountain, Avondale
Estates, Lake City, Lithonia, Pine Lake, Tucker, Belvedere Park,
North Decatur, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, and Midtown.

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 3373 8452 3390 8413 3366 8404 3356 8442
TIME...MOT...LOC 2025Z 238DEG 25KT 3368 8438

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
428 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

GAZ049-058>060-092100-
Butts GA-Morgan GA-Putnam GA-Jasper GA-
428 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of south central Morgan,
northwestern Putnam, east central Butts and central Jasper Counties
through 500 PM EDT...

At 428 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Godfrey to near Monticello to near McElheneys
Crossroads, and moving east at 20 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...
Eatonton, Monticello, Shady Dale, Rock Eagle 4-H Center, Central
Georgia Experiment Stn, Harmony, McElheneys Crossroads, Godfrey,
Adgateville, and Willard.

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 3330 8340 3316 8376 3333 8387 3337 8370
      3349 8357 3347 8328 3346 8327
TIME...MOT...LOC 2028Z 279DEG 19KT 3345 8357 3334 8366 3327 8383

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
431 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

GAZ071-081-092100-
Monroe GA-Crawford GA-
431 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Monroe
and north central Crawford Counties through 500 PM EDT...

At 431 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Russellville, or 10
miles north of Roberta, moving east at 10 mph.

HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to
         ground lightning.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
         light, unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Musella and Russellville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 3280 8408 3292 8408 3296 8390 3290 8386
      3285 8388 3285 8389 3282 8389 3278 8391
TIME...MOT...LOC 2031Z 265DEG 10KT 3287 8399

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
435 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

GAZ080-091-092100-
Taylor GA-Marion GA-
435 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Marion
and western Taylor Counties through 500 PM EDT...

At 435 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Mauk, or 11 miles
southwest of Butler. This storm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to
         ground lightning.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
         light, unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Butler, Charing, and Mauk.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

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LAT...LON 3250 8451 3256 8443 3256 8441 3257 8441
      3267 8428 3249 8416 3241 8443
TIME...MOT...LOC 2035Z 241DEG 3KT 3247 8442

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
442 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

GAZ058-070-071-092115-
Butts GA-Lamar GA-Monroe GA-
442 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Monroe,
southern Butts and northeastern Lamar Counties through 515 PM EDT...

At 442 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over High Falls State Park,
or 9 miles south of Jackson, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to
         ground lightning.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
         light, unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Flovilla, Berner, High Falls State Park, Indian Springs State Park,
Blount, and Chappel Mill.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 3328 8387 3314 8381 3313 8382 3313 8385
      3309 8408 3320 8412
TIME...MOT...LOC 2042Z 255DEG 19KT 3316 8400

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH