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Mcmath Pond Weather Advisories
WEATHER ALERT
Issue Date: 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.
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.
SHORTTERM FORECAST
Issue Date: 1228 PM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026
HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY
WHAT
Heat index values up to 109. WHERE
Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Georgia. WHEN
Until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. &&
HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY
WHAT
Heat index values up to 109. WHERE
Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Georgia. WHEN
Until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. &&
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