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A Heat Advisory is in effect for portions of central and eastern GA from noon until 8pm today. Heat indices of up to 105 degrees will be possible across the advisory area. Please drink plenty of water and limit strenuous outdoor activities during the afternoon. #gawx
Heat Advisory infographic from the National Weather Service Atlanta for portions of Central and Eastern Georgia, updated June 13, 2026. The left side details the advisory: Timing: Through 8 PM Today (Saturday). Impacts: Heat index values up to 105°F; hazardous heat possible, especially for vulnerable populations. Safety Tips: Icons advise staying hydrated, limiting strenuous outdoor activities during the afternoon, using A/C (fans may not be adequate), and wearing lightweight, light-colored clothing. The right side features a regional weather map. A bright orange highlighted section covers central and eastern Georgia—including Columbus, Macon, Dublin, and areas just south of Atlanta and Athens—marking the Heat Advisory Area. Top right text directs to www.weather.gov/atlanta for the latest forecast information.

ALT Heat Advisory infographic from the National Weather Service Atlanta for portions of Central and Eastern Georgia, updated June 13, 2026. The left side details the advisory: Timing: Through 8 PM Today (Saturday). Impacts: Heat index values up to 105°F; hazardous heat possible, especially for vulnerable populations. Safety Tips: Icons advise staying hydrated, limiting strenuous outdoor activities during the afternoon, using A/C (fans may not be adequate), and wearing lightweight, light-colored clothing. The right side features a regional weather map. A bright orange highlighted section covers central and eastern Georgia—including Columbus, Macon, Dublin, and areas just south of Atlanta and Athens—marking the Heat Advisory Area. Top right text directs to www.weather.gov/atlanta for the latest forecast information.
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Some isolated rain is possible this afternoon, but the real story is the heat! 🔥 If you're outside today, make sure you're taking care of yourself and keeping an eye on others. Stay safe, drink water, and find some shade! ☀️👇 #HeatSafety #gawx
Image of Heat Index Values over north and central Georgia on the right, with heat safety tips on the left.

ALT Image of Heat Index Values over north and central Georgia on the right, with heat safety tips on the left.

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Isolated afternoon showers and storms will be around the rest of the week, before much higher rain/storm chances return over the weekend. A few storms may be strong to severe across far North GA on Friday, with damaging winds being the primary threat. #gawx
On the left, a chart of rain chances through the weekend. On the right, forecast details.

ALT On the left, a chart of rain chances through the weekend. On the right, forecast details.

On the left, forecast details. On the right, a map of the severe weather outlook.

ALT On the left, forecast details. On the right, a map of the severe weather outlook.
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Rising temps and heat indices are in the forecast late this week. Heat index values in the upper 90s to low 100s are forecast by Thursday across parts of Central GA. Keep an eye on the forecast especially if you're planning on spending an extended amount of time outdoors! #gawx
This graphic has a map illustrating the weather pattern on the right and details about the heat concerns on the left.

ALT This graphic has a map illustrating the weather pattern on the right and details about the heat concerns on the left.

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Flash Flood Warning including Cedartown GA and Cave Spring GA until 12:00 AM EDT
This graphic displays a flash flood warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 12:00 AM EDT. The warning includes Cedartown GA and Cave Spring GA. This warning is for South Central Floyd County in northwestern Georgia and Northwestern Polk County in northwestern Georgia. Avoid walking or driving through flood waters! Move immediately to higher ground! There are 21,578 people in the warning along with 8 schools and 1 hospital.

ALT This graphic displays a flash flood warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 12:00 AM EDT. The warning includes Cedartown GA and Cave Spring GA. This warning is for South Central Floyd County in northwestern Georgia and Northwestern Polk County in northwestern Georgia. Avoid walking or driving through flood waters! Move immediately to higher ground! There are 21,578 people in the warning along with 8 schools and 1 hospital.
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Showers and T-Storms moving out of TN and into northern AL/GA. These storms have a history of severe/damaging wind gusts, however they have been weakening as they approach the border. The main concern will be gusty winds and heavy rainfall as they move into the state. #GAWX
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Flash Flood Warning continues for Summerville GA and Trion GA until 10:45 PM EDT
This graphic displays a flash flood warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 10:45 PM EDT. The warning includes Summerville GA and Trion GA. This warning is for Northwestern Chattooga County. Avoid walking or driving through flood waters! Move immediately to higher ground! There are 16,015 people in the warning along with 8 schools and 1 hospital.

ALT This graphic displays a flash flood warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 10:45 PM EDT. The warning includes Summerville GA and Trion GA. This warning is for Northwestern Chattooga County. Avoid walking or driving through flood waters! Move immediately to higher ground! There are 16,015 people in the warning along with 8 schools and 1 hospital.
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Flash Flood Warning including Summerville GA and Trion GA until 10:45 PM EDT
This graphic displays a flash flood warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 10:45 PM EDT. The warning includes Summerville GA and Trion GA. This warning is for Northwestern Chattooga County in northwestern Georgia. Avoid walking or driving through flood waters! Move immediately to higher ground! There are 16,015 people in the warning along with 8 schools and 1 hospital.

ALT This graphic displays a flash flood warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 10:45 PM EDT. The warning includes Summerville GA and Trion GA. This warning is for Northwestern Chattooga County in northwestern Georgia. Avoid walking or driving through flood waters! Move immediately to higher ground! There are 16,015 people in the warning along with 8 schools and 1 hospital.
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Flash Flood Warning including Henderson GA until 10:15 PM EDT
This graphic displays a flash flood warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 10:15 PM EDT. The warning includes Henderson GA. This warning is for Southwestern Houston County in central Georgia and Northeastern Macon County in west central Georgia. Avoid walking or driving through flood waters! Move immediately to higher ground! There are 2,966 people in the warning along with 0 schools and 0 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a flash flood warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 10:15 PM EDT. The warning includes Henderson GA. This warning is for Southwestern Houston County in central Georgia and Northeastern Macon County in west central Georgia. Avoid walking or driving through flood waters! Move immediately to higher ground! There are 2,966 people in the warning along with 0 schools and 0 hospitals.
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A flood watch is in effect until 9pm this evening for northwest GA. While the threat is conditional, rainfall rates up to 2-3" per hour and slow-moving showers/t-storms may lead to flash flooding. Stay up to date on current conditions at weather.gov/ffc #gawx
A graphic highlighting the flood watch area on the right. Detailed information about the watch on the left includes what the expected conditions are as well as important safety tips when dealing with flooding.

ALT A graphic highlighting the flood watch area on the right. Detailed information about the watch on the left includes what the expected conditions are as well as important safety tips when dealing with flooding.

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The week ahead will be characterized by warming temperatures and daytime showers and thunderstorms. The greatest precipitation coverage is forecast across north GA on Monday and Tuesday. Late in the week, heat index values could climb into the 100s in central GA. #gawx
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Heavy rainfall will be possible for north (and portions of central) Georgia through Tomorrow, which could lead to flooding risk. Rainfall rates may exceed 2"-3" in some areas , though coverage of the heaviest rain will likely be spotty. #gawx
The graphic has a map on the right highlighting the primary flood risk area. Detailed information about what to expect, including flash flood risk and preparation tips, are listed on the left.

ALT The graphic has a map on the right highlighting the primary flood risk area. Detailed information about what to expect, including flash flood risk and preparation tips, are listed on the left.

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After a brief stretch of drier weather, rain chances return to our area tomorrow (Sunday). Showers and thunderstorms will be most likely in northwest Georgia in the afternoon. Storms will produce lightning and periods of heavy rain but are not expected to be severe. #gawx
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[4:20 PM] Looking ahead to next week (June 11-15), a large high-pressure ridge could bring above-average temperatures and high humidity. "Feels like" temps may approach 100° by Friday, though any shifting rain/storm chances could limit the heat. Stay tuned!
On the left is an image highlighting the return of hot temperatures. On the right is text describing these trends.

ALT On the left is an image highlighting the return of hot temperatures. On the right is text describing these trends.

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Multiple rounds of rainfall throughout May have led to significant improvement in the drought across the state. Areas covered by Exceptional (D4) and Extreme (D3) drought conditions have significantly shrunk across Georgia compared to the beginning of May. #gawx
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A cooler and drier airmass has set up over our area, providing some relief from the recent muggy conditions. While temperatures will steadily climb through the end of the week, drier air is expected to limit rain chances through Saturday. #gawx
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Scattered showers and storms will develop in the area through the evening. A few storms across Central GA could become strong to severe with damaging winds, small hail, frequent lightning, and heavy rain. Remember to stay weather aware and have a way to receive warnings! #gawx
On the left, forecast details. On the right, a map of the severe weather outlook for the day.

ALT On the left, forecast details. On the right, a map of the severe weather outlook for the day.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Lumpkin GA, Buena Vista GA and Ellaville GA until 7:30 PM EDT
This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 7:30 PM EDT. The warning includes Lumpkin GA, Buena Vista GA and Ellaville GA. This warning is for South Central Talbot and Southwestern Taylor Counties Is Cancelled. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and penny sized hail. There are 15,931 people in the warning along with 10 schools and 1 hospital.

ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 7:30 PM EDT. The warning includes Lumpkin GA, Buena Vista GA and Ellaville GA. This warning is for South Central Talbot and Southwestern Taylor Counties Is Cancelled. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and penny sized hail. There are 15,931 people in the warning along with 10 schools and 1 hospital.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Geneva GA, Cusseta GA and Renfroe GA until 7:15 PM EDT
This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 7:15 PM EDT. The warning includes Geneva GA, Cusseta GA and Renfroe GA. This warning is for Harris County Is Cancelled. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and penny sized hail. There are 29,447 people in the warning along with 10 schools and 1 hospital.

ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 7:15 PM EDT. The warning includes Geneva GA, Cusseta GA and Renfroe GA. This warning is for Harris County Is Cancelled. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and penny sized hail. There are 29,447 people in the warning along with 10 schools and 1 hospital.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Lumpkin GA, Buena Vista GA and Ellaville GA until 7:30 PM EDT
This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 7:30 PM EDT. The warning includes Lumpkin GA, Buena Vista GA and Ellaville GA. This warning is for Marion County in west central Georgia, Southeastern Chattahoochee County in west central Georgia, Stewart County in west central Georgia, Webster County in west central Georgia, Schley County in west central Georgia, Western Sumter County in west central Georgia, South central Talbot County in west central Georgia and Southwestern Taylor County in west central Georgia. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and penny sized hail. There are 17,853 people in the warning along with 10 schools and 1 hospital.

ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 7:30 PM EDT. The warning includes Lumpkin GA, Buena Vista GA and Ellaville GA. This warning is for Marion County in west central Georgia, Southeastern Chattahoochee County in west central Georgia, Stewart County in west central Georgia, Webster County in west central Georgia, Schley County in west central Georgia, Western Sumter County in west central Georgia, South central Talbot County in west central Georgia and Southwestern Taylor County in west central Georgia. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and penny sized hail. There are 17,853 people in the warning along with 10 schools and 1 hospital.
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