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Special Weather Statement, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this special weather statement at Jul 17, 2026, 4:01 PM EDT for Rockdale County, Georgia. It was in force for 44 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 17, 2026, 4:01 PM EDT (20:01 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 17, 2026, 4:45 PM EDT
- In force
- 44 min
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
- Hail
- 0.00 in
- Wind
- 50
County Rockdale County, GA
The radar
The Atlanta radar (KFFC), 50 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 12:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 44 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
- 2024 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -43 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 779 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 17 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 35 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 71 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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</html>What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this special weather statement 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 special weather statement went out at Jul 17, 2:26 PM EDT, 1 hour 35 minutes earlier. Its 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.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 17, 2:26 PM EDT, 1 hour 35 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
226 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
...Afternoon Area Forecast 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...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 216 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
Primarily VFR conditions through the period outside of potential
impacts from SHRA and TSRA, with SCT-BKN CU fields through the
evening around 3-4kft. The most likely window would be 19-23Z.
Winds will remain out of the NW at 6-11kts.
//ATL Confidence...18Z Update...
Moderate on SHRA/TSRA timing and potential through the evening.
High on other elements.
Culver
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Athens 74 93 74 93 / 10 30 10 40
Atlanta 75 91 75 92 / 10 30 10 40
Blairsville 68 85 68 85 / 10 50 10 60
Cartersville 73 92 74 92 / 10 30 10 40
Columbus 75 93 75 93 / 10 50 30 60
Gainesville 74 91 75 92 / 10 30 10 40
Macon 74 93 74 92 / 20 40 40 60
Rome 72 91 73 91 / 10 30 10 50
Peachtree City 73 91 73 92 / 10 40 20 50
Vidalia 75 95 74 94 / 30 50 40 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...CulverHazardous weather outlook, Jul 17, 2:26 PM EDT, 1 hour 35 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 226 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026 GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086- 089>098-102>113-180845- 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- 226 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north and central Georgia. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and Tonight... Scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and 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, especially in the higher elevations of north Georgia. A Heat Advisory is in effect through this evening for much of east central Georgia where heat index values in excess of 105 degrees are expected. .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.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jul 17, 3:26 PM EDT, 35 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
326 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
GAZ045-172015-
DeKalb GA-
326 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern DeKalb
County through 415 PM EDT...
At 326 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Chamblee, or 7 miles
southwest of Peachtree Corners, moving north 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...
Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Chamblee, Doraville, Tucker, and North
Atlanta.
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 3396 8430 3396 8427 3394 8427 3392 8426
3390 8423 3387 8420 3387 8418 3385 8416
3384 8423 3385 8433 3397 8435 3397 8433
TIME...MOT...LOC 1926Z 173DEG 7KT 3388 8428
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPHSpecial weather statement, Jul 17, 3:37 PM EDT, 24 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
337 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
GAZ012-020-172015-
Gordon GA-Bartow GA-
337 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central Gordon
and northeastern Bartow Counties through 415 PM EDT...
At 337 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Folsom, or 11 miles
southeast of Calhoun, 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...
Pine Log and Folsom.
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 3442 8488 3445 8480 3433 8470 3428 8480
TIME...MOT...LOC 1937Z 331DEG 14KT 3438 8480
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPHSpecial weather statement, Jul 17, 3:40 PM EDT, 21 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
340 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
GAZ034-172015-
Gwinnett GA-
340 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern
Gwinnett County through 415 PM EDT...
At 340 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Lilburn, or 7 miles
southwest of Lawrenceville, moving south at 5 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...
Peachtree Corners, Sandy Springs, Duluth, Lilburn, Norcross, Berkeley
Lake, and Mountain Park.
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 3398 8405 3385 8406 3384 8415 3387 8419
3396 8428 3397 8427 3399 8420 3399 8419
3400 8418 3401 8416
TIME...MOT...LOC 1940Z 020DEG 6KT 3390 8410
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPHSpecial weather statement, Jul 17, 3:42 PM EDT, 19 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
342 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
GAZ081-172015-
Crawford GA-
342 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Crawford
County through 415 PM EDT...
At 342 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Roberta, 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...
Roberta, Knoxville, Lee Pope, Sandy Point, and Horns.
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 3261 8405 3283 8400 3282 8391 3260 8390
3259 8391
TIME...MOT...LOC 1942Z 101DEG 8KT 3271 8400
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPHSpecial weather statement, Jul 17, 3:57 PM EDT, 4 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
357 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
GAZ020-172030-
Bartow GA-
357 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central Bartow
County through 430 PM EDT...
At 357 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Kingston, or 10 miles
northwest of Cartersville, 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...
Cartersville, Kingston, and Cassville.
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 3430 8498 3433 8490 3423 8480 3419 8493
TIME...MOT...LOC 1957Z 332DEG 8KT 3428 8492
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPHSpecial weather statement, Jul 17, 4:01 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
401 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
GAZ045-046-057-172045-
Rockdale GA-DeKalb GA-Henry GA-
401 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern
Rockdale, southeastern DeKalb and north central Henry Counties
through 445 PM EDT...
At 401 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Richardson Park, or 8
miles southwest of Conyers, moving north at 5 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...
Lithonia, Richardson Park, Arabia Mountain, and Panola Mountain State
Park.
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 3354 8407 3357 8420 3371 8419 3371 8407
TIME...MOT...LOC 2001Z 192DEG 6KT 3360 8413
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 8:03 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Laurens | 27 min |
| Jul 16, 8:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Meriwether | 37 min |
| Jul 16, 8:31 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Meriwether | 29 min |
| Jul 17, 2:30 AM EDT | Heat Advisory | FFC | Baldwin, Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Emanuel, Glascock and 24 more | 18 hr |
| Jul 17, 1:20 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Gilmer | 25 min |
| Jul 17, 1:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Gilmer | 33 min |
| Jul 17, 1:47 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Fannin, Gilmer | 3 hr |
| Jul 17, 2:23 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Cherokee | 37 min |
| Jul 17, 2:42 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Dawson, Lumpkin | 2 hr |
| Jul 17, 2:59 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Cherokee | 31 min |
| Jul 17, 3:24 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Towns | 51 min |
| Jul 17, 3:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | DeKalb | 49 min |
| Jul 17, 3:31 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Cherokee, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett | 3 hr |
| Jul 17, 3:37 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Bartow | 38 min |
| Jul 17, 3:39 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Towns, Union | 97 min |
| Jul 17, 3:40 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Gwinnett | 35 min |
| Jul 17, 3:42 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Crawford | 33 min |
| Jul 17, 3:49 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | DeKalb, Gwinnett | 41 min |
| Jul 17, 3:57 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Bartow | 33 min |
| Jul 17, 4:07 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | DeKalb, Henry, Rockdale | 38 min |
| Jul 17, 4:13 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Forsyth, Gwinnett | 3 hr |
| Jul 17, 4:39 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Newton | 51 min |
| Jul 17, 4:43 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Butts, Henry, Newton, Rockdale | 29 min |
| Jul 17, 4:47 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Clayton | 28 min |
| Jul 17, 4:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Pike | 24 min |
| Jul 17, 4:57 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Newton | 33 min |
| Jul 17, 4:59 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | DeKalb, Gwinnett | 110 min |
| Jul 17, 5:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Bibb | 29 min |
| Jul 17, 5:12 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Fayette | 33 min |
| Jul 17, 5:25 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Jasper | 35 min |
| Jul 17, 5:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Clarke | 33 min |
| Jul 17, 5:38 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Jasper | 37 min |
| Jul 17, 6:06 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Madison | 24 min |
| Jul 17, 6:10 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Haralson | 35 min |
| Jul 17, 6:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Putnam | 34 min |
| Jul 17, 6:18 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Dade | 27 min |
| Jul 17, 6:35 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Bleckley | 25 min |
| Jul 17, 6:36 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Wilcox | 24 min |
| Jul 17, 6:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Bleckley, Laurens | 48 min |
| Jul 17, 6:46 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Baldwin | 29 min |
| Jul 17, 6:48 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Macon | 27 min |
| Jul 17, 7:18 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Wilkes | 27 min |
| Jul 17, 7:36 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Toombs | 39 min |
| Jul 17, 7:38 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Johnson | 37 min |
| Jul 17, 7:44 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Sumter | 31 min |
| Jul 17, 7:49 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Candler | 41 min |
| Jul 17, 7:53 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Wilkes | 37 min |
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.