Special Weather Statement, NWS Atlanta, GA

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
244 PM EDT Fri Aug 28 2026

...Afternoon Area Forecast Discussion...

.KEY MESSAGES...

 - Scattered to numerous showers and storms are expected each day
   through the weekend. A few strong to severe storms will be
   possible in east Georgia this afternoon, which may produce
   damaging wind gusts.

 - Locally heavy rainfall may lead to isolated instances of flash
   flooding across portions of central Georgia today.

 - Seasonable temperatures are largely expected through the
   weekend, warming again early next week.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Saturday)
Issued at 243 PM EDT Fri Aug 28 2026

Lack of cloud cover over I-85 this morning resulted in a more
favorable environment for showers and thunderstorms this afternoon
and evening. Current cu field is stretching along I-85 along and
near the boundary with good vertical development. This has
resulted in scattered showers and thunderstorms across this area.
Most of these storms are outflow dominant so we are likely to see
gusty winds with the potential for an isolated severe storm or
two with downbursts as the main threat. Widespread cloud cover
over the southern half of the area has resulted in less coverage
but should still see isolated to scattered storms pick up into
the late afternoon/early evening. Expecting similar conditions
tomorrow as the trough stays over the area between the metro and
MCN.

With the increased coverage of showers and thunderstorms,
expecting there to be more fog/low cloud issues in the morning so
keep an eye out for patchy fog if you are driving in the morning.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Sunday morning through next Thursday)
Issued at 243 PM EDT Fri Aug 28 2026

The long-term pattern is pretty straightforward, with an upper-
level ridge building over the area through the extended period.
Forecast guidance and ML products showcase plentiful moisture
advection from the Gulf along the western periphery of the Bermuda
High, along with enough daily instability to support diurnally
driven thunderstorm chances each day through next week. The
combination of precipitable water values ranging from 1.5-1.9
inches and a lack of well established steering could lead to some
localized flash flooding with any more robust convective
developments. However, severe potential remains limited to the
daily heating influences, given little deep-layer wind shear or
propagating shortwaves to aid in the development of more enhanced
convection. That being said, there is enough daily instability to
support isolated strong to severe storms with gusty winds being
the primary threat. As the ridge builds over our area,
precipitation chances do look to decrease somewhat compared to
recent days.

High temperatures will gradually climb into the low to mid-90s
through the period. Combined with dewpoints in the low 70s,
conditions will push heat indices into the triple digits by the
second half of next week. At that point, we will need to monitor the
heat index as values approach the 105-degree mark for the possible
issuance of a Heat Advisory.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 150 PM EDT Fri Aug 28 2026

Lingering cloud cover over MCN and CSG has pushed back the timing
of TSRA to 20z while the lack of morning cloud cover over the
metro ATL sites has pushed the timing of TSRA to 18z. Cu field
along I-85 is healthy and producing isolated to scattered
shra/tsra. This trend should continue through ~00z tonight,
potentially lingering through 02-03z. NW winds over the northern
TAF sites with SE winds over the southern two sites. Winds turn E
for all TAF sites ~12z tomorrow. Low clouds are possible again
~10-14z tomorrow at ~600-800ft. Chance for TSRA again tomorrow
afternoon ~18-23z.

//ATL Confidence...18Z Update...
Low confidence on low CIGS.
Medium to high confidence on all other elements.

Hernandez

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Athens          69  87  69  90 /  50  40  20  30
Atlanta         71  89  72  89 /  40  30  30  30
Blairsville     64  83  65  84 /  20  40  10  40
Cartersville    70  90  71  90 /  20  20  20  30
Columbus        72  91  73  92 /  30  30  20  30
Gainesville     68  86  70  87 /  40  40  20  40
Macon           71  87  71  91 /  30  40  30  40
Rome            68  90  70  90 /   0  10  10  20
Peachtree City  70  89  70  89 /  40  30  20  40
Vidalia         72  86  72  91 /  50  50  30  70

&&

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

SHORT TERM...Hernandez
LONG TERM....82
AVIATION...Hernandez

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1219 PM EDT Fri Aug 28 2026

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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-
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Madison-Marion-Meriwether-Monroe-Montgomery-Morgan-Murray-
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Towns-Treutlen-Troup-Twiggs-Union-Upson-Walker-Walton-Warren-
Washington-Webster-Wheeler-White-Whitfield-Wilcox-Wilkes-
Wilkinson-
1219 PM EDT Fri Aug 28 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north and central Georgia.

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

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected this afternoon,
with highest coverage along and south of the I-85 corridor. A few
storms may become strong to severe and capable of producing
damaging wind gusts. Heavy rainfall and frequent lightning will be
present with all storms.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday...

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected across portions
of the area during the afternoon and evening hours this weekend.
Heavy rainfall may lead to localized flash flooding each day.
Afternoon thunderstorms are expected to be isolated in coverage
Monday through Thursday.

The heat index may approach hazardous levels for parts of the
area Sunday through Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
344 PM EDT Fri Aug 28 2026

GAZ048-282015-
Newton GA-
344 PM EDT Fri Aug 28 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Newton County
through 415 PM EDT...

At 344 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Porterdale, or near
Covington, moving southeast 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...
Covington, Oxford, Porterdale, Newborn, Mansfield, Stewart, Almon,
Starrsville, Brick Store, Oak Hill, and Rocky Plains.

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 3368 8388 3359 8369 3357 8368 3353 8368
      3348 8373 3345 8377 3343 8383 3342 8383
      3341 8385 3339 8383 3337 8386 3343 8392
      3348 8395 3349 8397 3354 8402
TIME...MOT...LOC 1944Z 310DEG 7KT 3357 8389

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
405 PM EDT Fri Aug 28 2026

GAZ025-027-036-038-282030-
Madison GA-Jackson GA-Oglethorpe GA-Clarke GA-
405 PM EDT Fri Aug 28 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Clarke,
east central Jackson, northwestern Oglethorpe and southwestern
Madison Counties through 430 PM EDT...

At 405 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Neese, or 8 miles north
of Athens, moving southeast 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...
Danielsville, Nicholson, Winterville, Colbert, Ila, Hull,
Athens-Clarke County, Diamond Hill, Smithonia, Sandy Creek Recreation
Area, Neese, and Barretts Mill.

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 3409 8347 3420 8332 3413 8312 3399 8317
      3394 8331
TIME...MOT...LOC 2005Z 298DEG 10KT 3407 8336

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
412 PM EDT Fri Aug 28 2026

GAZ066-282045-
Troup GA-
412 PM EDT Fri Aug 28 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Troup
County through 445 PM EDT...

At 412 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over LaGrange, moving
southeast 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...
LaGrange, Big Springs, Louise, Baughs Crossroads, Mountville, and
Smiths Crossroad.

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 3313 8500 3310 8486 3297 8486 3291 8502
      3306 8513
TIME...MOT...LOC 2012Z 299DEG 6KT 3307 8500

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