Special Weather Statement, NWS Atlanta, GA

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
253 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

...Afternoon Area Forecast Discussion...

.KEY MESSAGES...

  - Scattered to numerous showers and storms this afternoon,
    again bringing the risk for locally heavy rainfall.

  - Diurnally-enhanced storm chances will continue each day into
    the weekend, with threats for heavy rain and gusty winds.

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

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Friday)
Issued at 252 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

Storms are once again quickly popping across the CWA this afternoon
with at least one severe warning already in eastern Georgia. Cloud
cover and some morning showers have created an instability gradient
across north and central Georgia, where the metro and north Georgia
have remained a bit cooler compared to mostly cloud free central
Georgia. SPC surface mesoanalysis shows MLCAPE well over 2500 J/kg
in central Georgia while north Georgia remains near or below 2000
J/kg - and SBCAPE shows even starker contrast. PWATs are a bit
higher than yesterday with axis of 2"+ across eastern Georgia and
stretching back into parts of north Georgia. Shear remains very
minimal as the southeast continues to be stuck between Bermuda high
to the east and large subtropical ridge across the western US.
Continued heating will likely increase instability across the area
with instability axis and other outflow providing some initial focus
for convective development through the rest of the afternoon. Put
all the above together - expect storm coverage to continue to expand
through the afternoon across the CWA. Some of these will be capable
of being briefly severe as we've already seen with the primary
threat being strong to severe wind gusts as the tallest storms
quickly crash back down within the high PWAT airmass. With lack of
shear and high PWATs, flash flooding concerns will be around again.
Expect high rainfall rates that could meet or exceed 2" per hour.
Isolated flash flooding will be possible in locations that see
repeated rounds of storms or particularly persistent storms in terms
of longevity.

Going into tonight, axis of moisture convergence looks to set up
across the I-85 corridor near the surface possibly as byproduct of
outflow from combined storms and sea breeze boundary. Models seem to
favor the idea of a corridor of lower visibilities (possible fog) or
at least lower clouds setting up through here. The former could have
some impacts to morning commute. By afternoon, weak tropical wave
off the coast begins to wrap its way around the Bermuda High,
bringing slug of moisture into the CWA. This will bring yet another
round of afternoon and evening thunderstorms.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Saturday morning through next Wednesday)
Issued at 252 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

Little change in our long-term outlook as conditions remain firmly
locked into the summertime regime. The influences of the Bermuda
high will ensure a varying southerly flow and conditions favorable
for diurnal thunderstorms each day through early next week. This
setup will support elevated PWATs ranging from 1.5-2" and PoP
chances will remain in the 20-50% 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. One hopeful
outcome of the scattered afternoon convection is limiting the
rise of high temperatures that are otherwise expected in the low
to mid 90s outside of mountain areas by the weekend. As a result,
a Heat Advisory may be needed as indices rise into triple-digit
territory, particularly over central-eastern portions of our CWA.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 128 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

VFR to start TAF period. Some morning cloud cover and nearby SHRA
have limited afternoon thunderstorm potential across metro TAF
sites so far. Storms may not fire till later (closer to 00Z) as a
result of this, but will be dependent on how quickly clouds clear
area. Low cigs could impact metro TAF sites tonight, but again
some uncertainty, especially if storm/rain coverage isn't as much
as forecast, which would limit coverage. IFR cigs and lower vsby
will be possible. These clear after sunrise. Storm chances return
during afternoon tomorrow. Winds are light through period,
generally under 7 kts, VRB though on east side when not influenced
by tstorm outflow.

//ATL Confidence...18Z Update...

Medium confidence in afternoon storm timing (see above), medium
overnight cigs, high all others.

Lusk

&&

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

&&

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

SHORT TERM...Lusk
LONG TERM....82
AVIATION...Lusk

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
344 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086-
089>098-102>113-071945-
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-
344 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north and central Georgia.

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

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue this afternoon
and into the evening hours. A few storms may be capable of gusty
winds, frequent lightning, and locally heavy rainfall. Isolated
flash flooding will be possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday...

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected each
afternoon through the weekend. 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
533 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

GAZ042-044-053-062200-
Coweta GA-Carroll GA-South Fulton GA-
533 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Carroll
and northwestern Coweta Counties through 600 PM EDT...

At 533 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Arnco-Sargent, or 7
miles northwest of Newnan, 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...
Newnan, Whitesburg, Dunaway Gardens, Plant Yates, Byers Crossroads,
Arnco-Sargent, Roscoe, and Madras.

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 3358 8482 3358 8481 3347 8473 3337 8475
      3338 8497 3348 8500
TIME...MOT...LOC 2133Z 252DEG 12KT 3342 8490

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
600 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

GAZ042-044-053-062230-
Coweta GA-Carroll GA-South Fulton GA-
600 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Carroll, northwestern Coweta and southwestern Fulton Counties through
630 PM EDT...

At 559 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Madras, or near Newnan,
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...
Newnan, Palmetto, Whitesburg, Chattahoochee Hill, Dunaway Gardens,
Plant Yates, Byers Crossroads, Cannongate, Arnco-Sargent, Roscoe,
Thomas Crossroads, and Madras.

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 3351 8494 3361 8475 3349 8462 3337 8465
      3340 8489
TIME...MOT...LOC 2159Z 255DEG 12KT 3344 8477

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
609 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

GAZ011-062300-
Chattooga GA-
609 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

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

At 609 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Menlo, or near
Summerville, moving east 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...
Summerville, Trion, Lyerly, Menlo, Cloudland, Berryton,
Chattoogaville, James H. Floyd State Park, and Holland.

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 3457 8552 3459 8538 3458 8536 3458 8535
      3459 8535 3459 8531 3449 8523 3438 8530
      3437 8533 3434 8536 3434 8547
TIME...MOT...LOC 2209Z 268DEG 4KT 3446 8545

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
630 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

GAZ016-062315-
White GA-
630 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of White County through
715 PM EDT...

At 629 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Qualatchee Lake, or
near Cleveland. This storm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Winds up to 40 mph 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...
Cleveland, Helen, Unicoi State Park, Camp Coleman Lake, Robertstown,
Anna Ruby Falls, Leaf, Mossy Creek, Smithgall Woods Conservation Are,
Sautee, and Qualatchee Lake.

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 3479 8367 3468 8364 3465 8366 3462 8364
      3460 8364 3456 8363 3450 8376 3450 8377
      3464 8387 3468 8387 3469 8386 3479 8372
      3479 8370 3480 8368
TIME...MOT...LOC 2229Z 268DEG 4KT 3464 8376

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
724 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

GAZ006-007-070000-
Gilmer GA-Fannin GA-
724 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central Gilmer
and northwestern Fannin Counties through 800 PM EDT...

At 724 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Higdon, or near Blue
Ridge, moving north at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially
         in poor drainage areas.

Locations impacted include...
Blue Ridge, Higdon, Colwell, Epworth, and Jones Mill.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of
control due to hydroplaning.

&&

LAT...LON 3499 8429 3480 8435 3483 8453 3499 8454
TIME...MOT...LOC 2324Z 192DEG 10KT 3491 8444

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
727 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

GAZ093>095-070015-
Macon GA-Peach GA-Houston GA-
727 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Macon,
southeastern Peach and Houston Counties through 815 PM EDT...

At 727 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Moss Oak, or near
Perry, moving north 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...
Perry, Fort Valley, Warner Robins, Byron, Saint Louis, Meadowdale,
Sand Bed, Houston Lake, Elko, Grove Park, Lakewood, Powerville, Moss
Oak, Bonaire, Henderson, Miami Valley, Kathleen, and Clinchfield.

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 3232 8394 3260 8388 3262 8369 3251 8355
      3229 8373 3229 8379
TIME...MOT...LOC 2327Z 201DEG 6KT 3241 8378

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH