Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
133 PM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

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133 PM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north and central Georgia.

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

A Heat Advisory is in effect for much of north and central
Georgia today. Temperatures will be in the upper 90s and near 100
in many areas, bringing feels like temperatures well into the
triple digits. Please exercise caution if outdoors and check on
vulnerable neighbors.

Isolated to scattered storms are expected to push into north
Georgia later this afternoon and evening. Some may become severe,
capable of producing damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and
locally heavy rainfall.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday...

Hot and humid conditions will persist for much of the week, with
heat index values rising into the triple digits each day in many
locations. A Heat Advisory will remain in effect through Tuesday
evening for portions of central Georgia.

Scattered thunderstorms will possible across north and central
Georgia Friday and Saturday, mainly during the afternoon and
evening.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not requested, but spotters are encouraged
to submit reports of severe weather through the web by going to
weather.gov/atlanta.


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