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

GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086-
089>098-102>113-291630-
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-
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.

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

GAZ048-057>059-282100-
Butts GA-Jasper GA-Newton GA-Henry GA-
419 PM EDT Fri Aug 28 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Henry,
northeastern Butts, northwestern Jasper and southern Newton Counties
through 500 PM EDT...

At 419 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Rocky Plains, or 11
miles east of McDonough, moving south 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, Porterdale, Stewart, Eudora, Turtle Cove, Ola, Worthville,
North Alcovy, Fincherville, Oak Hill, Stark, 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 3353 8406 3353 8404 3354 8402 3358 8384
      3340 8371 3330 8388 3334 8406 3352 8410
TIME...MOT...LOC 2019Z 346DEG 9KT 3347 8396

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

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

GAZ034-035-047-282115-
Walton GA-Barrow GA-Gwinnett GA-
431 PM EDT Fri Aug 28 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Barrow,
southeastern Gwinnett and northwestern Walton Counties through 515 PM
EDT...

At 431 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Windsor, or 8 miles
northwest of Monroe, moving south 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...
Monroe, Loganville, Grayson, Walnut Grove, Between, Bold Springs,
Windsor, Nicholasville, and Youth.

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 3378 8366 3373 8381 3375 8393 3378 8397
      3393 8394 3395 8378
TIME...MOT...LOC 2031Z 356DEG 6KT 3387 8383

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

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

GAZ036>038-049-282115-
Morgan GA-Oglethorpe GA-Clarke GA-Oconee GA-
436 PM EDT Fri Aug 28 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Oconee, north
central Morgan, southern Clarke and southwestern Oglethorpe Counties
through 515 PM EDT...

At 436 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Whitehall, or near
Athens, moving south 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...
Watkinsville, Athens, Winterville, North High Shoals, Bostwick,
Bishop, Athens-Clarke County, Whitehall, State Botanical Garden Of
Ga, Beechwood Hills, Barnett Shoals, and Farmington.

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 3399 8329 3375 8320 3374 8323 3376 8328
      3374 8330 3374 8329 3373 8330 3371 8336
      3375 8353 3397 8346
TIME...MOT...LOC 2036Z 359DEG 11KT 3391 8336

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

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