Severe Thunderstorm Warning 220, NWS Atlanta, GA

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
919 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

GAC107-163-167-180130-
/O.CON.KFFC.SV.W.0220.000000T0000Z-260718T0130Z/
Emanuel GA-Johnson GA-Jefferson GA-
919 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM EDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN EMANUEL...EASTERN JOHNSON AND SOUTH CENTRAL
JEFFERSON COUNTIES...

At 919 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Meeks, or 9
miles southeast of Wrightsville, moving northwest at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Wadley, Bartow, Kite, Norristown Junction, Dellwood, Meeks, Blundale,
and Colemans Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3256 8261 3282 8254 3282 8252 3286 8252
      3288 8251 3295 8251 3285 8231 3284 8232
      3283 8230 3283 8226 3254 8245
TIME...MOT...LOC 0119Z 121DEG 16KT 3266 8258 

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
744 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

...New 00Z Aviation Discussion...

.KEY MESSAGES...

  - A hot and muggy airmass remains in place, leading to heat
    index values reaching Heat Advisory criteria in portions of
    Eastern Georgia through this evening.

  - Scattered afternoon thunderstorms continue each day. Some may
    be strong to severe with damaging wind gusts, frequent
    lightning, and locally heavy rainfall.

  - Hot and humid conditions will persist into next week with
    triple digit heat index values remaining likely for many
    areas.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Saturday)
Issued at 222 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

Afternoon Showers and Storms:

A very humid and warm airmass remains parked across the region,
resulting in muggy dewpoints in the 70s and high PWAT values
around 2-2.2". The 12Z sounding at our office actually had a PWAT
value of 2.15", which is in the range of daily maximums on record
for this time of year. This high source of moisture, combined with
enhanced forcing and instability from a mid-level disturbance
over the area, will lead to scattered to numerous showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. A few of these storms
could be strong to severe, capable of producing damaging wind
gusts, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall. While this threat
will be possible across the area, the greatest risk will be along
and east of the I- 75 corridor, where higher instability and
forcing will be. We will have to watch closely for localized flash
flooding, as storms will have high rain rates and be slow-moving
with weak/convergent flow over the region. As per usual, urban,
mountainous, and poor- drainage areas will be the most at risk.

Rinse and repeat conditions on Saturday, with another quiet and
muggy start to the day, and scattered showers and storms
developing during afternoon. There will be slightly less forcing
as the mid- level disturbance slides west over Alabama, so
coverage of storms is likely to be lower than today. Still, with
plenty of moisture and instability in the area, a few strong to
severe storms will be possible, with the same threats as today's
storms.

Heat Concerns Continue:

The very humid airmass will continue to lead to heat concerns
through the start of the weekend. Today, high temperatures will
climb into the low to mid 90s across most of the area, with heat
index values peaking in the 100-108F range. A Heat Advisory is in
effect through 8PM for portions of Eastern GA that will see the
highest values. Another Heat Advisory will likely be needed for
parts of that area again on Saturday, as temperatures and heat
index values are expected to be pretty similar to today.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Sunday morning through next Thursday)
Issued at 222 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

By the time the weekend comes to a close, our chance for
afternoon showers and thunderstorms will begin to lessen as a
ridge builds in, driving our temperatures up. In fact, high
temperatures are the only real thing of note through the long term
forecast. Highs in the mid to upper 90s are expected every day
with apparent temperatures exceeding triple digits. By Wednesday,
a heat advisory may be needed for portions of the central and
eastern parts of the CWA as HI values exceed 105. Little in the
way of relief is expected during the overnight hours as temps only
fall into the low to mid 70s.

The models are suggesting the possibility of a dry cold front
towards the end of next week. We aren't seeing any sign of
significant precipitation but some drier air from the NW as the
ridge breaks down may give us a temporary reprieve from the
humidity. It's a long way to go though and plenty can change, so
plan for hot and humid for the days to come.

&&

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 723 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

TSRA has come to an end across most sites with CSG having TSRA
possible through the next hour. Skies begin to clear out overnight
before the cu field forms again tomorrow afternoon ~16-17z at
3-4kft. TSRA is again possible tomorrow afternoon with the best
timing between 19 and 23z like previous days. Winds expected to
remain out of the NW through the period.

//ATL Confidence...00Z Update...
Medium confidence on thunderstorms.
High confidence on all other elements.

Hernandez

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Athens          73  93  74  93 /  10  20  20  40
Atlanta         75  92  75  92 /  20  20  10  50
Blairsville     68  85  68  85 /  20  40  10  60
Cartersville    73  92  73  92 /  30  30  10  50
Columbus        75  94  75  94 /  30  40  30  60
Gainesville     74  92  74  92 /  10  20  10  40
Macon           74  93  73  92 /  30  30  40  50
Rome            72  91  73  91 /  30  40  10  60
Peachtree City  73  92  73  92 /  30  30  10  50
Vidalia         75  95  74  94 /  30  40  30  30

&&

.FFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Heat Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for GAZ024-025-027-
035>039-047>051-059>062-072>076-084>086-097-098-111>113.

&&

SHORT TERM...Culver
LONG TERM....Vaughn
AVIATION...Hernandez

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
837 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086-
089>098-102>113-190045-
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-
837 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north and central Georgia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight...

Scattered thunderstorms this evening will be capable of producing
heavy rainfall, gusty to locally damaging winds and frequent
lightning. The heavy rain will elevate the risk for localized
flash flooding.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday...

Scattered to numerous afternoon thunderstorms are likely Saturday
and Sunday. Any storms that form will be capable of producing
gusty winds, frequent lightning, and locally heavy rainfall.
Isolated to widely scattered storms will remain possible for parts
of the area Monday through Thursday.

Heat concerns will linger through next week as maximum heat index
values are expected to rise into the triple digits for many areas.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
738 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

GAZ074-085-097-180015-
Washington GA-Johnson GA-Laurens GA-
738 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central
Laurens, southeastern Washington and northwestern Johnson Counties
through 815 PM EDT...

At 738 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Tuckers Crossroad, or
near Wrightsville, moving northwest at 15 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...
Wrightsville, Harrison, Riddleville, Tuckers Crossroad, and Donovan.

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 3289 8262 3263 8281 3271 8295 3294 8277
TIME...MOT...LOC 2338Z 133DEG 14KT 3273 8283

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
744 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

GAZ104-180015-
Sumter GA-
744 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Sumter
County through 815 PM EDT...

At 744 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Americus, moving
northwest at 10 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...
Americus and Plains.

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 3206 8442 3217 8430 3216 8428 3216 8426
      3209 8418 3197 8433
TIME...MOT...LOC 2344Z 136DEG 9KT 3209 8432

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
749 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

GAZ086-113-180030-
Toombs GA-Emanuel GA-
749 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Toombs
and south central Emanuel Counties through 830 PM EDT...

At 749 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Oak Park, or 11 miles
west of Metter, moving northwest at 15 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...
Stillmore, Oak Park, and Lexsy.

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 3248 8218 3243 8219 3235 8225 3235 8224
      3228 8223 3224 8221 3234 8241 3237 8241
      3239 8240 3242 8239 3256 8226 3251 8215
TIME...MOT...LOC 2349Z 127DEG 13KT 3238 8225

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
753 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

GAZ039-180030-
Wilkes GA-
753 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Wilkes
County through 830 PM EDT...

At 753 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Rocky Creek Fire Dept.,
or near Washington, moving west at 10 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...
Aonia, Rocky Creek Fire Dept., Metasville, Holliday Park, and Floral
Hill.

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 3366 8251 3364 8256 3365 8258 3363 8258
      3364 8259 3363 8261 3363 8262 3362 8262
      3361 8265 3360 8265 3360 8269 3362 8269
      3361 8275 3387 8261 3386 8260 3387 8258
      3386 8257 3383 8260 3364 8248
TIME...MOT...LOC 2353Z 107DEG 7KT 3367 8266

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
820 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

GAZ074-180100-
Washington GA-
820 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central
Washington County through 900 PM EDT...

At 820 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Tennille, or near
Sandersville, moving north at 10 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...
Sandersville, Tennille, and Harrison.

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 3279 8270 3280 8279 3281 8280 3280 8282
      3281 8291 3297 8292 3301 8270
TIME...MOT...LOC 0020Z 164DEG 10KT 3290 8283

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
826 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

GAZ086-098-112-113-180115-
Toombs GA-Emanuel GA-Treutlen GA-Montgomery GA-
826 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Toombs,
south central Emanuel, eastern Treutlen and northeastern Montgomery
Counties through 915 PM EDT...

At 826 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Zaidee, or 8 miles east
of Soperton, moving northwest at 10 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...
Oak Park, Nunez, Tarrytown, Covena, Kibbee, 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 3245 8227 3224 8234 3229 8257 3253 8244
TIME...MOT...LOC 0026Z 120DEG 7KT 3238 8244

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