Special Weather Statement, NWS Atlanta, GA

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
217 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...Afternoon Area Forecast Discussion...

.KEY MESSAGES...

  - Scattered showers and thunderstorms will return on Thursday,
    again bringing the risk for locally heavy rainfall.

  - Diurnally-enhanced storm chances will continue throughout the
    week, with threats for locally heavy rain and gusty winds.

  - Afternoon highs will remain within a degree or two of
    seasonal norms (mid-80s to lower 90s) through the week.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Thursday)
Issued at 211 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026

If you're looking for consistency, you'll find it in the short term
forecast. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will
persist this afternoon in association with a dying midlevel low as
it gradually lifts northeastward and is absorbed into the trough to
our north.  Fortunately, convection has a bit more forward movement
today as compared to yesterday, helping to limit the residency of
heavy rainfall over any one spot. Still, given the soupy
environment, any training cells could produce locally heavy rainfall
and an isolated instance of flash flooding. Convective coverage will
then dissipate markedly after sunset with the loss of heating.

As mentioned above, consistency is key heading into Thursday as we
transition into a period of sustained SW flow aloft around the
western periphery of the building Bermuda high. As such, a good
smattering of scattered showers and thunderstorms can again be
expected with daytime heating Thursday afternoon. Highs may notch
upward slightly on Friday, though still fairly tame for early
August, ranging from the upper 80s to lower 90s for most outside of
the mountains.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Friday morning through next Tuesday)
Issued at 211 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026

The models are in good agreement with the long term weather pattern,
which is characterized by a more prominent Bermuda High and
rising heights over the extended period. The CWA will remain along
the periphery of this high pressure supporting a general
southerly flow and a continuation of elevated PWATs ranging from
1.5-2". This setup will reinforce the summertime pattern with weak
flow aloft and a stricter diurnal distribution of isolated to
scattered pulse-type thunderstorms as we approach the weekend. PoP
chances will remain in the 30-60% range over the area through the
first of next week. Some of the storms may become strong with
gusty winds and localized flash flooding considerations. This
pattern will support a general downward trend in cloud cover and
an upward trend in temperatures, rising slightly into the upper
80s to low 90s outside of mountain areas by the weekend. As
conditions warm, the potential for triple- digit heat indices will
increase, and we will keep an eye on the possibility of issuing a
Heat Advisory.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1241 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026

Widespread SHRA and embedded sct TSRA can be expected through 00Z
before diminishing. Cigs will largely remain VFR (4-6 kft) outside
of SHRA/TSRA. Areas of lower cigs are possible by 10-12Z Thursday
with highest probability near AHN, though confidence in coverage
is low. Additional sct SHRA/TSRA are again expected on Thursday,
mainly after 18Z. Wind direction will be highly variable through
the period mainly between SSE and SSW with speeds 3-6 kts.

//ATL Confidence...18Z Update...
Low confidence on wind direction and morning low cig potential.
Medium confidence on other elements.

RW

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Athens          69  88  70  89 /  30  40  40  60
Atlanta         72  89  72  89 /  20  40  30  50
Blairsville     65  82  66  83 /  30  70  30  80
Cartersville    71  90  71  91 /  10  50  20  50
Columbus        74  93  73  93 /  20  30  20  30
Gainesville     70  87  70  87 /  40  60  40  70
Macon           71  92  71  92 /  20  30  30  30
Rome            70  90  71  91 /  10  50  10  40
Peachtree City  70  90  70  90 /  10  40  20  40
Vidalia         73  93  72  94 /  40  40  20  20

&&

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

SHORT TERM...RW
LONG TERM....82
AVIATION...RW

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1146 AM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026

GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086-
089>098-102>113-061600-
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-
1146 AM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north and central Georgia.

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

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected through
the afternoon. A few storms may develop gusty winds and locally
heavy rainfall. Slow moving heavy rainfall may pose a localized
flash flood risk.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday...

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected each
afternoon through Friday. Locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds
will be primary storm threats.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
510 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026

GAZ059-071-072-082-052200-
Monroe GA-Bibb GA-Jones GA-Jasper GA-
510 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Bibb,
eastern Monroe, northwestern Jones and south central Jasper Counties
through 600 PM EDT...

At 510 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Dames Ferry, or 10
miles east of Forsyth, moving northeast 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...
Forsyth, Bolingbroke, Wayside, Dames Ferry, Berner, Round Oak,
Juliette, Russellville, Plant Scherer, and Jarrell Plantation.

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.

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LAT...LON 3285 8391 3291 8401 3319 8381 3315 8360
      3302 8357 3284 8389
TIME...MOT...LOC 2110Z 225DEG 15KT 3298 8376

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
520 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026

GAZ072-052200-
Jones GA-
520 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Jones
County through 600 PM EDT...

At 520 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Bradley, or near Gray,
moving north at 15 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...
Gray, Ethridge, Bradley, Clinton, and Blountsville.

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.

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LAT...LON 3297 8360 3316 8360 3317 8355 3318 8347
      3315 8342 3309 8341 3296 8354
TIME...MOT...LOC 2120Z 194DEG 13KT 3306 8352

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
544 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026

GAZ034-035-037-046>048-052230-
Walton GA-Rockdale GA-Barrow GA-Gwinnett GA-Oconee GA-Newton GA-
544 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of eastern Rockdale,
northwestern Oconee, Barrow, southeastern Gwinnett, northern Walton
and northwestern Newton Counties through 630 PM EDT...

At 544 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Georgia International
Horse Park, or near Conyers, moving north 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...
Conyers, Winder, Monroe, Snellville, Loganville, Auburn, Dacula,
Grayson, Statham, Oxford, Walnut Grove, Bethlehem, Between, Carl,
Jersey, Georgia International Horse Park, Fort Yargo State Park,
Windsor, Harbin, and Nicholasville.

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.

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LAT...LON 3406 8376 3405 8371 3405 8367 3389 8357
      3356 8394 3360 8404 3407 8392
TIME...MOT...LOC 2144Z 194DEG 14KT 3365 8394

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
611 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026

GAZ057-052300-
Henry GA-
611 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Henry
County through 700 PM EDT...

At 611 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Ola, or 7 miles east of
McDonough. This storm was nearly stationary.

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...
Locust Grove and Ola.

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 3349 8401 3344 8394 3340 8398 3339 8398
      3336 8400 3336 8403 3334 8403 3333 8404
      3334 8409 3348 8409
TIME...MOT...LOC 2211Z 201DEG 3KT 3340 8403

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
639 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026

GAZ067>069-052330-
Upson GA-Meriwether GA-Pike GA-
639 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Meriwether, southwestern Pike and northwestern Upson Counties through
730 PM EDT...

At 638 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Woodbury, or near
Greenville, moving northeast 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...
Manchester, Woodbury, Warm Springs, Molena, Gay, Raleigh, and Imlac.

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 3285 8460 3290 8472 3310 8466 3310 8453
      3296 8441
TIME...MOT...LOC 2238Z 211DEG 8KT 3300 8460

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
659 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026

GAZ027-036>038-052330-
Madison GA-Oglethorpe GA-Clarke GA-Oconee GA-
659 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northern Oconee,
Clarke, northwestern Oglethorpe and southwestern Madison Counties
through 730 PM EDT...

At 659 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Colbert to near North High Shoals, and moving
northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...40 mph wind 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...
Watkinsville, Danielsville, Athens, Comer, Winterville, Bogart, North
High Shoals, Colbert, Bishop, Hull, Athens-Clarke County, Whitehall,
Westgate Park, James Holland Youth Sports Cmpx, Diamond Hill,
Smithonia, Beechwood Hills, Sandy Creek Recreation Area, Oconee
Heights, and Eastville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. Motorists should
slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.

&&

LAT...LON 3405 8306 3378 8345 3391 8361 3401 8344
      3403 8339 3404 8339 3404 8336 3405 8338
      3413 8324
TIME...MOT...LOC 2259Z 242DEG 17KT 3407 8323 3383 8355

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

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