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Special Weather Statement, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this special weather statement at Aug 4, 2026, 2:32 PM EDT for Floyd County, Georgia. It was in force for 28 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
- Aug 4, 2026, 2:32 PM EDT (18:32 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 4, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 28 min
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
- Hail
- 0.25 in
- Wind
- 40
County Floyd County, GA
The radar
The Atlanta radar (KFFC), 103 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:36 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 12:00Z, 6.5 hours before the alert went out and 105 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
- 1083 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -20 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 834 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 11 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -14 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 14 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 Aug 4, 1:29 PM EDT, 1 hour 3 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon.
- Diurnally-enhanced storm chances will continue through the end of the week.
- Afternoon highs will remain within a degree or two of seasonal norms (mid-80s to lower 90s) through the week.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 4, 1:29 PM EDT, 1 hour 3 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
129 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
...New 18Z Aviation Discussion...
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible this
afternoon.
- Diurnally-enhanced storm chances will continue through the
end of the week.
- Afternoon highs will remain within a degree or two of seasonal
norms (mid-80s to lower 90s) through the week.
&&
.SHORT TERM...
(Today through Wednesday)
Issued at 302 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
While the mid level cut-off low spins down overhead, conditions will
be fairly rinse and repeat through mid-week. Weak and broad upper
level forcing combined with diurnal heating will lead to scattered
showers and a few rumbles of thunder each afternoon. No widespread
severe is expected at this time, though a few storms could develop
gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall. PWATs have come down from
this last weekend's highs (from 2-2.2" down to 1.6-1.8"), so the
risk of flooding will be fairly low outside of any stubborn cells
that don't move. One interesting feature to watch today will be
storm motion, as the low overhead turns the scattered showers/storms
around a central point likely over or near metro Atlanta (this won't
impact much in the forecast, just something cool to see later today
on satellite/radar).
Highs will continue to hold below 90 through the next few days. Or
as long as the upper level low stays overhead. Shower and
thunderstorm coverage will help to moderate temps during the day
before clearing out for radiative cooling at night.
&&
.LONG TERM...
(Wednesday night through Monday)
Issued at 302 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
Warm and Humid with Daily Storm Chances:
Overall, North and Central Georgia will remain in moist southwest
flow through most of the long term period. The mid-level low parked
over the TN Valley will finally slide north Thursday as it gets
squeezed between a ridge pushing in from the Western Atlantic, and
broad troughing across the Central US. Coverage of showers and
storms will be scattered to numerous through Friday, with plenty of
moisture and instability remaining over the region. While no
widespread severe weather is expected, a few strong storms will be
possible during the period, with strong winds as the primary threat,
in addition to localized flash flooding from the high moisture
content. Model guidance remains in good agreement on this typical
summertime pattern persisting through the upcoming weekend into
early next week. High temperatures will gradually warm up to the low
to mid 90s by this weekend as the ridge builds further over the
region. Heat index values will rise to the upper 90s to 100 across
North GA, with low 100s across Central GA.
&&
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 126 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
Primarily SCT to BKN MVFR to low-VFR conds this aftn, with chcs
for deterioration to MVFR to IFR by tmrw morning for areas that
receive heavy pcpn today. Isold to sct slow-moving TSRA psbl from
18-24Z, accompanied by 3-4SM vsbys. Winds will largely be light
and VRB, esp in VC of any storms, but may favor the E through 00Z.
//ATL Confidence...18Z Update...
Medium confidence AM ceiling progression.
High confidence all other elements.
96
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Athens 85 69 86 70 / 70 50 70 40
Atlanta 87 71 87 71 / 70 40 70 20
Blairsville 81 65 81 66 / 60 30 70 30
Cartersville 88 69 88 70 / 60 30 70 20
Columbus 90 72 91 73 / 50 20 40 10
Gainesville 84 69 84 70 / 70 50 70 30
Macon 89 70 90 71 / 50 20 40 20
Rome 88 69 88 70 / 50 20 60 20
Peachtree City 87 68 87 70 / 60 30 70 20
Vidalia 91 72 93 73 / 50 20 20 30
&&
.FFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
&&
SHORT TERM...SM
LONG TERM....Culver
AVIATION...96Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 4, 4:43 AM EDT, 9 hours 49 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 443 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026 GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086- 089>098-102>113-050845- 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- 443 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north and central Georgia. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight... Scattered to isolated thunderstorms are possible for much of north and central Georgia today. Locally gusty winds and briefly heavy rainfall may be possible this afternoon. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday... Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected through at least mid-week. Locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds will be possible each afternoon. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Aug 4, 1:07 PM EDT, 1 hour 25 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
107 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
GAZ057-041730-
Henry GA-
107 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Henry County
through 130 PM EDT...
At 107 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over McDonough. This storm
was nearly stationary.
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...
McDonough, Stockbridge, Blacksville, Ola, Flippen, Kelleytown, and
Eagles 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 3357 8413 3356 8413 3356 8412 3354 8406
3353 8406 3353 8405 3352 8405 3340 8403
3337 8416 3343 8422 3355 8423
TIME...MOT...LOC 1707Z 179DEG 4KT 3348 8414
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPHSpecial weather statement, Aug 4, 1:10 PM EDT, 1 hour 22 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
110 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
GAZ045-041745-
DeKalb GA-
110 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern DeKalb
County through 145 PM EDT...
At 109 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Candler-Mcafee, or near
Decatur. This storm was nearly stationary.
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...
Atlanta, Decatur, Clarkston, Stone Mountain, Avondale Estates, Pine
Lake, Belvedere Park, North Decatur, North Druid Hills,
Candler-Mcafee, Druid Hills, Belmont, Redan, Scottdale, Kirkwood,
Panthersville, East Lake, Gresham Park, La Vista, and Little Five
Points.
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 3383 8435 3380 8414 3365 8415 3365 8435
TIME...MOT...LOC 1709Z 179DEG 4KT 3373 8427
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPHSpecial weather statement, Aug 4, 1:52 PM EDT, 40 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
152 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
GAZ020-041815-
Bartow GA-
152 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Bartow
County through 215 PM EDT...
At 152 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Red Top Mountain State
Park, or near Cartersville, moving northwest at 5 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, Emerson, White, Cassville, and Red Top 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 3434 8469 3430 8465 3415 8466 3409 8479
3426 8488
TIME...MOT...LOC 1752Z 153DEG 6KT 3420 8473
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPHSpecial weather statement, Aug 4, 1:59 PM EDT, 33 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
159 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
GAZ048-049-059-041830-
Morgan GA-Jasper GA-Newton GA-
159 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Morgan,
northeastern Jasper and east central Newton Counties through 230 PM
EDT...
At 158 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Farrar, or 10 miles
north of Monticello, moving north at 5 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...
Madison, Newborn, Mansfield, Shady Dale, Godfrey, and Farrar.
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 3344 8351 3343 8353 3338 8354 3341 8375
3360 8374 3356 8346
TIME...MOT...LOC 1758Z 193DEG 5KT 3346 8366
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPHLocal storm report, Aug 4, 2:29 PM EDT, 3 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
229 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0120 PM Flash Flood 2 ESE Vinings 33.85N 84.43W
08/04/2026 Fulton GA Public
Video showed water covering and blocking
half of the roadway on Northside Pkwy NW
just before West Paces Ferry Rd NW.
&&Special weather statement, Aug 4, 2:32 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
232 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
GAZ019-020-041900-
Bartow GA-Floyd GA-
232 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Floyd
and southwestern Bartow Counties through 300 PM EDT...
At 232 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Euharlee, or 11 miles
west of Cartersville, moving northwest at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 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...
Rome, Euharlee, Taylorsville, and Lindale.
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 3430 8515 3418 8492 3408 8499 3408 8500
3416 8523
TIME...MOT...LOC 1832Z 117DEG 6KT 3416 8501
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPHThe office that day
Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 12:30 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Cobb, Fulton | 30 min |
| Aug 4, 12:50 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Cobb, Fulton | 117 min |
| Aug 4, 12:52 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Clayton | 23 min |
| Aug 4, 1:07 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Henry | 23 min |
| Aug 4, 1:10 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | DeKalb | 35 min |
| Aug 4, 1:52 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Bartow | 23 min |
| Aug 4, 1:59 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Morgan | 31 min |
| Aug 4, 2:37 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Morgan | 38 min |
| Aug 4, 2:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Oconee | 24 min |
| Aug 4, 3:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Floyd | 28 min |
| Aug 4, 3:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Oglethorpe | 31 min |
| Aug 4, 3:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Barrow | 32 min |
| Aug 4, 3:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Oglethorpe | 26 min |
| Aug 4, 3:50 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Clarke | 25 min |
| Aug 4, 4:09 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Baldwin | 36 min |
| Aug 4, 4:40 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Baldwin | 35 min |
| Aug 4, 5:03 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Baldwin | 27 min |
| Aug 4, 5:10 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Putnam | 35 min |
| Aug 4, 5:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Wilkinson | 26 min |
| Aug 4, 5:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Putnam | 45 min |
| Aug 4, 6:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Wilkinson | 44 min |
| Aug 4, 6:20 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Pickens | 40 min |
| Aug 4, 6:49 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Johnson | 26 min |
| Aug 4, 6:50 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Fannin | 25 min |
| Aug 4, 7:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Pickens | 28 min |
| Aug 4, 7:18 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Fannin, Gilmer | 27 min |
| Aug 4, 7:42 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Fannin, Gilmer | 3 hr |
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Special Weather Statements in Georgia, 2026Every special weather statement in 2026
Sources
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.