Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: Marietta GA

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
154 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026

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154 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north and central Georgia.

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

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across the area this
afternoon. A few of these storms may become strong to severe,
capable of producing damaging wind gusts, small hail, frequent
lightning, and locally heavy rainfall.

A Heat Advisory is in effect for portions of central and east
Georgia until 8 PM EDT for heat index values between 105 to 108
degrees.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday...

Hot and humid conditions will persist through the weekend, with
heat indices in the triple digits each day. Another Heat Advisory
will be in effect for central and much of north Georgia from noon
to 8 PM EDT on Friday.

Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected each
afternoon through the week. Locally heavy rainfall and gusty
winds will be primary storm threats.

.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.  Please relay any information about observed
severe weather to the NWS while following all local, state, and
CDC guidelines.


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Heat Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
142 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026

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Including the cities of Stockbridge, Dallas, Franklin, Griffin,
Calhoun, Homer, Bremen, Lawrenceville, Summerville, Rome, Fort
Oglethorpe, Chatsworth, West Point, Dalton, Marietta, Zebulon,
Manchester, Decatur, Winder, Trenton, Cedartown, Barnesville,
Conyers, Riverdale, Atlanta, Gainesville, East Point, Newnan,
Peachtree City, Cumming, Woodstock, Carrollton, LaFayette,
Douglasville, Cartersville, and Commerce
142 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, northwest, and west
  central Georgia.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* 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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