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Special Weather Statement, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this special weather statement at Aug 10, 2026, 4:07 PM EDT for Greene County, Georgia. It was in force for 23 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 10, 2026, 4:07 PM EDT (20:07 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 10, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 23 min
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
- Hail
- 0.25 in
- Wind
- 40
County Greene County, GA
The radar
The Robins AFB radar (KJGX), 91 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:07 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, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 129 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
- 2189 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -13 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 687 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 19 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 21 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 34 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 10, 2:42 PM EDT, 1 hour 25 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Strong downburst winds will be possible both today and on Tuesday.
- Scattered thunderstorms will be possible each day this week posing a threat for gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall.
- Impactful heat is becoming increasingly likely as heat indices return to the mid 90s to low 100s by the middle of the week.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 10, 2:42 PM EDT, 1 hour 25 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
242 PM EDT Mon Aug 10 2026
...Afternoon Area Forecast Discussion...
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Strong downburst winds will be possible both today and on
Tuesday.
- Scattered thunderstorms will be possible each day this week
posing a threat for gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall.
- Impactful heat is becoming increasingly likely as heat indices
return to the mid 90s to low 100s by the middle of the week.
&&
.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Tuesday)
Issued at 144 PM EDT Mon Aug 10 2026
Another round of isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms
expected again this afternoon and evening. The over all pattern
has not changed much but the old boundary from yesterday is now
oriented more E to W across North GA. Hi-Res models showing this
front acting as a catalyst again today for storms to fire along.
Main surface to mid level Bermuda ridge centered just off the
GA/SC coast is strengthening and building west across FL and
across the Gulf. This vertically stacked ridge axis stays south
of the state keeping GA in westerly flow. This building ridge is
not allowing the old boundary to move south and it may limit
storm potential over central Georgia to more of an isolated
chance. Currently expecting similar coverage as yesterday. With
PWATs in the 1.8" to 2.1" range and MU CAPE values expected in the
1500-2300 J/kg range, the main threats will continue to be gusty
winds, frequent lightning strikes, and locally heavy rainfall. An
isolated severe storm or two can also be expected.
Tuesday will be much of the same pattern although central Georgia
could see a bit more coverage. Models showing a Wedge/Ridge building
southwest down the eastern seaboard and pushing that old boundary
into central GA.
Temperature Tuesday will be a deg or two warmer than today
especially across east central GA. We could see some locations
have a couple of hours closer to 105 but should stay just below
heat advisory criteria will have to keep a close eye on how things
develop.
&&
.LONG TERM...
(Wednesday morning through next Sunday)
Issued at 144 PM EDT Mon Aug 10 2026
The main story for the extended period will be rising temperatures
and the potential for impactful heat late this week into the
upcoming weekend. The set up responsible for these trends will be an
eastward migrating mid-level ridge, currently over the Desert
Southwest and high pressure at the surface. Temperatures are
forecast to rise to the upper 80s to low 90s (outside of the higher
elevations) by Wednesday, with temperatures trending upward a degree
or two each day going forward. Increasing moisture will support the
return of dewpoints in the mid-to-upper 70s and PWs in excess of
1.5". Thus, heat index values ('feels like' temperatures) return to
triple digit values for most places heading into the next weekend.
Heat headlines may be necessary in future forecasts. In the
meantime, be mindful of the heat as you plan for any outdoor work or
activities over the next 7 days.
Any disturbances that translate through the the mid/upper level flow
may act to locally enhance thunderstorm activity on any given day. A
few MCSs (thunderstorm complexes) look to pass just to our north and
east over the next few days but could clip parts of Northeast
GA...something to watch as models generally struggle with the
evolution of these features. Otherwise, expect at least low chances
(20-30%) for afternoon and evening thunderstorms over the next 5-7
days.
&&
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 137 PM EDT Mon Aug 10 2026
VFR ceilings with NW to SW winds in the 4-8kt range this
afternoon/evening. Expecting another round of diurnally driven
storms so could see some MVFR ceilings and gusty VRB winds in and
around convection. Winds go light and variable overnight and stay
out of W to SW in the 4-8kt range Tue. Will see more Isolated to
Scattered afternoon SHRA/TSRA Tue. Will see MVFR VSBYs in and
around any convection but otherwise no restrictions to VSBYs
expected.
//ATL Confidence...18Z Update...
Confidence high on all elements
01
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Athens 73 95 74 94 / 10 20 10 20
Atlanta 75 92 75 91 / 10 40 10 30
Blairsville 68 86 68 85 / 0 20 10 30
Cartersville 73 92 73 91 / 10 40 10 30
Columbus 76 94 76 94 / 10 30 10 30
Gainesville 74 92 74 91 / 10 10 0 20
Macon 74 93 75 94 / 10 40 10 20
Rome 73 92 73 91 / 10 40 20 40
Peachtree City 73 91 73 91 / 10 40 10 30
Vidalia 76 95 76 96 / 10 40 20 20
&&
.FFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
&&
SHORT TERM...01
LONG TERM....07
AVIATION...01Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 10, 11:42 AM EDT, 4 hours 25 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 1142 AM EDT Mon Aug 10 2026 GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086- 089>098-102>113-111545- 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- 1142 AM EDT Mon Aug 10 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north and central Georgia. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight... Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening across mainly north Georgia. Isolated severe storms can also be expected. Primary threats will be strong gusty winds, small hail, frequent lightning strikes, and periods of heavy rainfall capable of producing some isolated flash flooding. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday... Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected each afternoon through the week. Locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds will be primary storm threats. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight. Spotter activation is not requested but spotters are encouraged to submit reports of severe weather through the web by going to weather.gov/atlanta. Please relay any information about observed severe weather to the NWS while following all local, state, and CDC guidelines.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Aug 10, 2:34 PM EDT, 1 hour 33 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
234 PM EDT Mon Aug 10 2026
GAZ031-032-101900-
Cobb GA-Paulding GA-
234 PM EDT Mon Aug 10 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Paulding and west central Cobb Counties through 300 PM EDT...
At 234 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Hiram, or near Dallas,
moving east 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...
Dallas, Powder Springs, Austell, and Hiram.
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 3392 8485 3394 8464 3381 8467 3381 8472
3380 8473 3382 8488
TIME...MOT...LOC 1834Z 275DEG 7KT 3388 8476
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPHLocal storm report, Aug 10, 3:16 PM EDT, 51 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
316 PM EDT Mon Aug 10 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0450 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Coal Mountain 34.27N 84.09W
08/09/2026 Forsyth GA Emergency Mngr
Tree downed in parking lot on 3000 block of
Settingdown Rd.
&&
LNMSpecial weather statement, Aug 10, 3:56 PM EDT, 11 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
356 PM EDT Mon Aug 10 2026
GAZ042>044-102030-
Douglas GA-Carroll GA-South Fulton GA-
356 PM EDT Mon Aug 10 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Carroll
and southwestern Douglas Counties through 430 PM EDT...
At 356 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Treasure Lake, or 10
miles northeast of Carrollton, moving east at 10 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...
Villa Rica, Temple, Byers Crossroads, Treasure Lake, Hannah, Bill
Arp, and Fairplay.
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 3371 8506 3375 8496 3370 8472 3351 8483
3361 8503
TIME...MOT...LOC 1956Z 292DEG 10KT 3366 8493
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPHSpecial weather statement, Aug 10, 4:07 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
407 PM EDT Mon Aug 10 2026
GAZ050-051-061-102030-
Taliaferro GA-Hancock GA-Greene GA-
407 PM EDT Mon Aug 10 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central
Hancock, southeastern Greene and southwestern Taliaferro Counties
through 430 PM EDT...
At 407 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Veazey, or near
Greensboro, moving southeast at 15 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...
Greensboro, Crawfordville, White Plains, Siloam, Liberty, and Veazey.
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 3333 8306 3345 8324 3355 8326 3361 8316
3354 8289
TIME...MOT...LOC 2007Z 301DEG 12KT 3353 8317
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 9, 9:37 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Crisp | 38 min |
| Aug 9, 9:57 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Newton | 33 min |
| Aug 10, 2:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Paulding | 26 min |
| Aug 10, 3:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Greene | 25 min |
| Aug 10, 3:56 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Douglas | 34 min |
| Aug 10, 6:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Gwinnett | 30 min |
| Aug 10, 6:52 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Walton | 23 min |
| Aug 10, 7:05 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Barrow, Walton | 25 min |
| Aug 10, 7:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Walton | 33 min |
| Aug 10, 7:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Monroe | 30 min |
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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.