Special Weather Statement, NWS Atlanta, GA

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
317 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

...Afternoon Area Forecast Discussion...

.KEY MESSAGES...

 - Scattered showers and storms continue to develop across North
   GA this afternoon, with a potential line of strong to severe
   storms moving in during the evening to overnight hours.

 - Localized flash flooding possible in North GA through the
   evening with the rounds of showers and storms.

 - Temperatures will be on the increase by the weekend with heat
   index values returning to the upper 90s to low 100s.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(This evening through Tuesday)
Issued at 301 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

Low clouds have cleared, replaced by the development of a Cu field.
With this clearing, expeditious warming has occurred. Combined with
the abundant available moisture (the 12Z sounding shows precipitable
water of 1.87 inches, above the 90th percentile), this has produced
isolated to scattered popup showers and thunderstorms, particularly
over north Georgia and the Atlanta metro, which will likely continue
through much of the afternoon, and possibly into the evening.
Locally heavy rainfall is likely, and gusty winds. A line of
thunderstorms is forecast to push over north Georgia from the
northwest around 23-00Z/7-8 PM EDT. It is expected to decay as it
approaches and moves over the Atlanta metro, then likely dissipating
over central Georgia, becoming more isolated to scattered showers
after 12-2 AM EDT. Timing does remain low confidence with the
arrival of the line of convection. Earliest reasonable arrival time
would be around 6-7 PM EDT at the northwest corner of GA and 8-10 PM
EDT for the Atlanta metro, but could be as late as 9-10 PM EDT to NW
GA and 11 PM-1 AM EDT for Atlanta. Current trends on radar and from
model guidance do seem to point towards a scenario more on the early
side, though. There remains some uncertainty, as well, with respect
to the speed of the weakening and dissipation of the line over
central Georgia, which will influence how much thunderstorm activity
that area sees. Most likely, there will be a few isolated
thunderstorms for central Georgia, with the highest risk on the
western side of the state, with lingering rain showers behind.

There remains a Slight Risk (2/5) for severe thunderstorms over
north Georgia into the Atlanta metro, mostly around I-20 and north.
The greatest threats are damaging winds and frequent lightning.

Cloudy skies are forecast to build in behind the showers and
thunderstorms, lasting at least into midday tomorrow across northern
and central Georgia. Then, sunny skies are likely by around mid-
afternoon. Moisture decreases across Georgia, resulting in
significantly lower risk for precipitation tomorrow. That being
said, some lingering moisture could result in a few showers, mostly
over central Georgia, during the late afternoon.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Wednesday morning through next Sunday)
Issued at 301 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

Dry weather is favored at the onset of the long term on Wednesday in
the wake of Tuesday's cold front amid west-northwest flow aloft. At
least isolated to scattered "summer-like" convection looks to return
Thursday into Friday as deeper moisture returns with some subtle
midlevel shortwaves in the west-northwest flow providing some
enhancement.

By the weekend, a stout subtropical ridge looks to establish over
the eastern part of the country, likely persisting into next week.
This will serve to both reduce PoPs overall as well as lead to an
upward trend in temperatures, with highs returning into the 90s for
most. With humid conditions remaining in place, triple-digit heat
index values look likely to return during this time frame as well.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 213 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

Clearing skies and a dvlpg Cu field results in prevailing VFR, thru
05Z. Isold popup TS psbl Atlanta metro & AHN aft 18-19Z, until 22-
24Z. A line of SHRA/TSRA mvg SE thru aft 01-02Z til 04-05Z; line
decaying. For MCN/CSG SHRA psbl 20-23Z (isold TS cannot be ruled
out); the line, likely dissipating, mvg thru 02-05Z, w/ chance of
TS. MVFR dvlps w/ and behind the line for all TAF sites; low risk
for IFR, w/ decr risk fm N to S. Impr aft 15-17Z. Winds SW 8-12 kts,
gusts to 18-24 kts, becmg 5-10 kts tonight, veering NW tmrw AM.

//ATL Confidence...18Z Update...
Medium for TS threat & timing; high for cigs/vsby/wind.

CRS

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Athens          71  88  66  89 /  70  10   0   0
Atlanta         72  86  68  87 /  90  10   0   0
Blairsville     65  79  58  82 /  90  10   0  10
Cartersville    70  85  64  87 /  90  10   0   0
Columbus        73  90  70  91 /  50  20   0  10
Gainesville     70  85  65  85 /  80   0   0   0
Macon           73  89  68  90 /  30  20   0  10
Rome            70  85  64  87 /  90  10   0   0
Peachtree City  71  87  66  88 /  80  10   0   0
Vidalia         75  91  72  91 /  10  30  10  10

&&

.FFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
&&

SHORT TERM...CRS
LONG TERM....RW
AVIATION...CRS

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
232 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086-
089>098-102>113-231845-
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-
232 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north and central Georgia.

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

Strong to severe thunderstorms, capable of producing damaging
wind gusts, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall will be possible
across North GA this evening and early overnight. A brief tornado
is also possible in northwest Georgia. Localized flash flooding
will also be possible due to high rainfall rates.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday...

Daily thunderstorm chances will continue through most of next
week. A few storms could become strong 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
305 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

GAZ001-221945-
Dade GA-
305 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Dade County
through 345 PM EDT...

At 304 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Bridgeport, moving east
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...
Morganville, Stephensville, Hooker, Cole City, New England, and
Wildwood.

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 3498 8536 3494 8539 3487 8558 3495 8560
      3498 8560
TIME...MOT...LOC 1904Z 251DEG 41KT 3496 8574

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
333 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

GAZ001>004-222000-
Whitfield GA-Catoosa GA-Walker GA-Dade GA-
333 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Catoosa,
northwestern Whitfield, central Walker and central Dade Counties
through 400 PM EDT...

At 333 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Cloudland Canyon State
Park, or near Trenton, moving northeast at 45 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...
Ringgold, Fort Oglethorpe, Chickamauga, Tunnel Hill, Chattanooga
Valley, Noble, Indian Springs, Wood Station, Graysville, Blue Spring,
Boynton, Beaumont, Cloudland Canyon State Park, Cooper Heights, Rock
Spring, and Fairview.

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 3494 8501 3476 8504 3476 8550 3483 8552
      3499 8513
TIME...MOT...LOC 1933Z 247DEG 39KT 3479 8545

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
421 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

GAZ042>044-052-053-222100-
Douglas GA-Coweta GA-Carroll GA-Heard GA-South Fulton GA-
421 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Carroll,
southwestern Douglas, north central Heard, northwestern Coweta and
southwestern Fulton Counties through 500 PM EDT...

At 421 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Lowell, or 7 miles
southeast of Carrollton, 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...
Newnan, Carrollton, City of South Fulton, Villa Rica, Palmetto,
Whitesburg, Roopville, Chattahoochee Hill, Plant Yates, Bill Arp,
Seaton Lake, Fairplay, Dunaway Gardens, Clem, Winston, Lake
Val-Do-Mar, Cannongate, Campbellton, Madras, and Byers Crossroads.

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 3338 8509 3353 8522 3376 8487 3365 8464
      3342 8463
TIME...MOT...LOC 2021Z 245DEG 32KT 3349 8502

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