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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 280, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Aug 16, 2026, 3:23 PM EDT for Bleckley County, Twiggs County, Georgia. It was in force for 37 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 16, 2026, 3:23 PM EDT (19:23 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 16, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 37 min
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 0.75 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Bleckley County, GA, Twiggs County, GA
The radar
The Robins AFB radar (KJGX), 14 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:27 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 3:27 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 S District Path, GA | Two trees reported down near the intersection of Hwy 96 and Hwy 358. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
Did it verify
Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched one storm report to this severe thunderstorm warning; the first came 4 minutes after it went out.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
The nearest sounding before it
Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 12:00Z, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 142 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 1457 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -44 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1079 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 3 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -15 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 6 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
603
WUUS52 KFFC 161923
SVRFFC
GAC023-289-162000-
/O.NEW.KFFC.SV.W.0280.260816T1923Z-260816T2000Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
323 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Twiggs County in central Georgia...
Northeastern Bleckley County in central Georgia...
* Until 400 PM EDT.
* At 323 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over District
Path, or near Jeffersonville, moving southeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Goldsboro, District Path, and Cary.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
If you see wind damage...hail or flooding...wait until the storm has
passed...and then call the National Weather Service toll free
at 1 8 6 6 7 6 3 4 4 6 6 or tweet us your report at NWSATLANTA.
&&
LAT...LON 3264 8341 3266 8331 3250 8320 3242 8328
3246 8340
TIME...MOT...LOC 1923Z 334DEG 5KT 3263 8335
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Atlanta, GA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Aug 16, 2:26 PM EDT, 57 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Oppressive heat continues through much of the upcoming work week. A Heat Advisory remains in effect through Monday evening, and additional heat headlines are likely thereafter.
- A few strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts up to 60 MPH are possible in North Georgia on Monday.
- Limited thunderstorm chances are expected through mid-week before increasing slightly late in the week.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 16, 2:26 PM EDT, 57 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 226 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026 ...Afternoon Area Forecast Discussion... .KEY MESSAGES... - Oppressive heat continues through much of the upcoming work week. A Heat Advisory remains in effect through Monday evening, and additional heat headlines are likely thereafter. - A few strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts up to 60 MPH are possible in North Georgia on Monday. - Limited thunderstorm chances are expected through mid-week before increasing slightly late in the week. && .SHORT TERM... (This afternoon through Monday) Issued at 222 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026 Summer heat will not relinquish its grip any time soon as a broad ridge will persist across the southern tier of the US headed into Monday. Our long-standing Heat Advisory will continue through tomorrow evening (with extension beyond this time expected with future forecast updates) as heat index values will easily reach the 105 threshold for the bulk of the area outside of the mountains on Monday. In fact, Monday looks likely to bring the hottest temperatures of the week for most areas before the ridge begins to retreat westward slightly thereafter. As such, more widespread highs touching the upper 90s (with a couple 100 degree readings possibly sprinkled in) are expected while soupy 70s dewpoints provide an environment ripe for heat index values 105-109 by afternoon. As has been the case the past few days, a few spots could flirt with 110 heat index maximums during the afternoon, but the lack of more widespread/sustained values will preclude any Extreme Heat Warning issuance at this juncture. As far as thunderstorm potential today is concerned, as expected, north Georgia is largely dry this afternoon as a bit of "drier" air has settled into that part of the state. Scattered thunderstorms will continue to be concentrated across eastern and central Georgia through early evening before dissipating. On Monday, a convergent boundary/weak front will settle across the Tennessee Valley into the Appalachians. Coupled with a midlevel wave/vortmax, this will provide the impetus for thunderstorm development during the heat of the afternoon. While the bulk of this activity will likely be north of the area initially, these storms should propagate into far north Georgia through the afternoon with a gradual diminishment in coverage farther south toward the I-20 corridor during the evening. The environment will be supportive of a few instances of strong to locally damaging wind gusts with this threat highlighted by a Slight Risk from SPC for the far northern tier and a Marginal Risk farther south to the I-20 corridor. && .LONG TERM... (Tuesday morning through next Saturday) Issued at 222 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026 Impactful heat continues areawide through this next work week. Ridging aloft and surface high pressure will keep daytime temperatures in the mid to upper 90s for all except the higher elevations each day. Heat index values are anticipated to be highest on Tuesday with values ranging 103-109F. Regardless, heat indices are likely to remain at or above 100F for most places through the week. Additional heat headlines throughout the week for at least some portions of the forecast area are likely. Limited thunderstorm coverage is anticipated both Tuesday and Wednesday as drier and hotter air stays in place. But from mid-week onward isolated to scattered thunderstorms return. Thunderstorm chances and cloud cover may provide some relief from the heat but daytime temperatures and heat indices will still be quite warm through the period. Continue to keep the heat in mind, both day and night, as you plan outdoor work and activities for next week. && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 120 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026 VFR conditions will prevail through the TAF period outside of iso TSRA possible mainly at MCN/CSG through 22-00Z. Otherwise, winds will remain NW 5-8 kts through the day and under 5 kts overnight. //ATL Confidence...18Z Update... High confidence. RW && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Athens 75 99 76 97 / 0 10 0 0 Atlanta 77 98 77 95 / 0 10 10 10 Blairsville 70 90 69 87 / 0 30 20 0 Cartersville 75 98 74 95 / 0 10 10 10 Columbus 77 98 77 97 / 0 10 10 10 Gainesville 75 97 75 95 / 0 20 10 0 Macon 75 97 76 97 / 10 10 0 10 Rome 76 97 75 94 / 0 20 20 10 Peachtree City 75 97 75 95 / 0 10 10 10 Vidalia 76 99 78 100 / 10 10 0 10 && .FFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Heat Advisory until 8 PM EDT Monday for GAZ001>005-011-012- 019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086-089>098-102>113. && SHORT TERM...RW LONG TERM....07 AVIATION...RW
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 16, 2:31 PM EDT, 52 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 231 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026 GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086- 089>098-102>113-171845- 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- 231 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north and central Georgia. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight... A Heat Advisory remains in effect for much of north and central Georgia today. Afternoon "feels like" temperatures will once again be well into the 100s. Please exercise caution if outdoors and check on vulnerable neighbors. Scattered thunderstorms across eastern and central Georgia through this evening will be capable of gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday... Hot and humid conditions will persist through much of the week ahead with heat index values rising into the triple digits. The current Heat Advisory will remain in effect through 8PM EDT on Monday. Scattered thunderstorms in north Georgia Monday afternoon and evening could become severe, bringing the risk for strong to damaging wind gusts. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible each afternoon, especially Thursday through Saturday. Locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds will be primary storm threats. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Aug 16, 2:38 PM EDT, 45 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
238 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026
GAZ111-112-161915-
Wheeler GA-Montgomery GA-
238 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Wheeler and
central Montgomery Counties through 315 PM EDT...
At 238 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Alamo, 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...
Alamo, Mount Vernon, Glenwood, Ailey, Alston, and Landsburg.
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 3212 8281 3224 8276 3223 8251 3209 8248
3199 8257
TIME...MOT...LOC 1838Z 285DEG 12KT 3216 8273
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPHSpecial weather statement, Aug 16, 2:41 PM EDT, 42 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
241 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026
GAZ073-161915-
Baldwin GA-
241 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Baldwin
County through 315 PM EDT...
At 241 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Meriwether, or near
Milledgeville, moving east 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...
Milledgeville, Midway-Hardwick, Meriwether, Allenwood, Underwood, and
Hardwick.
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 3300 8319 3314 8337 3317 8334 3317 8332
3318 8332 3318 8330 3319 8329 3319 8326
3315 8311 3308 8312 3307 8311 3306 8311
TIME...MOT...LOC 1841Z 288DEG 12KT 3313 8328
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPHSpecial weather statement, Aug 16, 2:52 PM EDT, 31 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
252 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026
GAZ050-061-161915-
Hancock GA-Greene GA-
252 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Hancock and
southern Greene Counties through 315 PM EDT...
At 251 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Shoulderbone, or 7
miles northwest of Sparta, moving southeast 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...
Sparta, Shoulderbone, and Culverton.
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 3319 8291 3317 8303 3332 8315 3334 8314
3336 8317 3337 8317 3338 8318 3345 8309
3330 8288
TIME...MOT...LOC 1851Z 311DEG 19KT 3334 8309
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPHSpecial weather statement, Aug 16, 2:53 PM EDT, 30 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
253 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026
GAZ097-109-161930-
Laurens GA-Dodge GA-
253 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central
Laurens and east central Dodge Counties through 330 PM EDT...
At 253 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Plainfield, or 7 miles
northeast of Eastman, moving southeast 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...
Jay Bird Springs and Plainfield.
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 3226 8314 3233 8307 3220 8288 3216 8291
3215 8293 3215 8294 3214 8295 3213 8295
3209 8300
TIME...MOT...LOC 1853Z 315DEG 14KT 3225 8307
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPHSpecial weather statement, Aug 16, 3:04 PM EDT, 19 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
304 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026
GAZ111>113-161915-
Toombs GA-Wheeler GA-Montgomery GA-
304 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Toombs,
southeastern Wheeler and south central Montgomery Counties through
315 PM EDT...
At 304 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Charlotteville, or 9
miles north of Hazlehurst, moving southeast 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...
Uvalda, English Eddy, Charlotteville, McNatt Falls, and Grays
Landing.
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 3198 8264 3205 8257 3198 8234 3195 8237
3196 8239 3195 8239 3196 8240 3195 8240
3197 8243 3197 8248 3196 8250 3195 8248
3195 8249 3196 8251 3196 8255 3193 8261
TIME...MOT...LOC 1904Z 305DEG 9KT 3201 8258
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPHSpecial weather statement, Aug 16, 3:09 PM EDT, 14 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
309 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026
GAZ083-096-161945-
Bleckley GA-Twiggs GA-
309 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Twiggs
and north central Bleckley Counties through 345 PM EDT...
At 309 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over District Path, or near
Jeffersonville, moving south at 5 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...
Jeffersonville, Marion, District Path, and Cary.
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 3268 8345 3270 8336 3253 8323 3246 8329
3247 8340
TIME...MOT...LOC 1909Z 347DEG 5KT 3263 8338
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPHThe office that day
Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 8:16 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Toombs | 29 min |
| Aug 16, 1:38 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Washington | 37 min |
| Aug 16, 2:37 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Bibb, Houston, Twiggs | 38 min |
| Aug 16, 2:38 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Montgomery, Wheeler | 37 min |
| Aug 16, 2:41 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Baldwin | 34 min |
| Aug 16, 2:52 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Hancock | 23 min |
| Aug 16, 2:53 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Dodge | 37 min |
| Aug 16, 3:04 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Montgomery | 11 min |
| Aug 16, 3:09 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Twiggs | 36 min |
| Aug 16, 3:46 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Telfair | 14 min |
| Aug 16, 3:52 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Treutlen | 38 min |
| Aug 16, 4:23 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Wilkes | 37 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.