Special Weather Statement, NWS Atlanta, GA

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
147 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

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147 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north and central Georgia.

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

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will be possible across most
of north and central Georgia through the early overnight hours. A
few storms could be severe with damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph
the primary concern. Any storms that do form will be capable of
strong winds, locally heavy rain, and frequent lightning.

Heat index values will be in the triple digits across north and
central Georgia this afternoon. While Heat Advisories haven't been
issued, it is still unseasonably warm. Please drink plenty of
water and take frequent breaks if outdoors.

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

Scattered thunderstorms are possible across north and central
Georgia again on Friday, mainly during the afternoon and evening
hours. A few storms could be strong to severe with strong to
damaging winds, frequent lightning, and locally heavy rainfall.

Hot and humid conditions continue into Friday across much of the
area, with heat index values rising into the triple digits each
afternoon.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
608 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

GAZ069-071-081-202245-
Monroe GA-Upson GA-Crawford GA-
608 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Monroe,
eastern Upson and northwestern Crawford Counties through 645 PM
EDT...

At 607 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Logtown, or 10 miles
east of Thomaston. 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...
Yatesville, Culloden, Salem, and Logtown.

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 3278 8430 3297 8417 3294 8412 3293 8412
      3293 8410 3288 8400 3270 8414
TIME...MOT...LOC 2207Z 127DEG 1KT 3284 8416

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
643 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

GAZ104-202315-
Sumter GA-
643 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

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

At 643 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Maddox, or near
Americus. This storm was nearly stationary.

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...
Americus, Plains, Sumter, Huntington, Maddox, and Croxton Crossroads.

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 3190 8437 3192 8438 3196 8444 3204 8444
      3204 8443 3207 8443 3214 8425 3210 8416
      3200 8412 3191 8419 3192 8434 3187 8434
TIME...MOT...LOC 2243Z 050DEG 2KT 3203 8425

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