National Weather Service Atlanta, GA

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Last Map Update: Sat, Aug 15, 2026 at 2:36:28 am EDT

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Hot Weekend Expected

Marginal Severe Threat - Saturday

Heat Advisory Friday through Saturday

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As dangerous heat builds into the area, heat index values today will rise into the 100-105 degree range and will continue to rise through the weekend. A heat advisory is in effect from 1-8pm today as a result. Make sure to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Scattered storms are expected to develop across the area Saturday afternoon and evening. Some storms may become strong to severe and capable of producing damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, & heavy rainfall.

Heat index values Friday will rise into the 100-108 degree range. A heat advisory is in effect from 1-8pm Friday as a result. Make sure to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Here are the forecast low temperatures and precipitation chances for tonight.

Here are the forecast high temperatures and precipitation chances for tomorrow.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (EDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Albany GA	01:53	Clear	10	74	72	93	CALM	-	30.16
Athens GA	01:51	Clear	10	76	74	93	CALM	-	30.14
Atlanta GA	01:52	Partly Cloudy	10	77	73	87	W 3	-	30.16
Augusta GA	01:53	Clear	10	75	73	93	CALM	-	30.10
Blairsville GA	02:15	Haze	5	69			CALM	-	30.23
Cartersville GA	01:55	Clear	9	78	77	94	CALM	-	30.16
Chamblee GA	01:53	Clear	10	76	72	87	S 3	-	30.16
Columbus GA	02:11	Mostly Clear	10	75	73	93	WSW 5	-	30.16
Dalton GA	02:15	Mostly Cloudy	9	76	76	100	NNW 3	-	30.15
Ellijay GA	01:55	Clear	7	73	73	100	NE 6	-	30.19
Lawrenceville GA	01:56	Clear	10	78			W 3	-	30.17
Macon GA	01:53	Clear	10	76	74	93	WSW 6	-	30.14
Newnan GA	02:15	Clear	10	74	73	97	CALM	-	30.19
Peachtree City GA	01:53	Clear	8	74	73	97	CALM	-	30.17
Rome GA	01:53	Clear	10	77	75	93	CALM	-	30.14
West Atlanta GA	01:53	Clear	10	77	73	87	CALM	-	30.16


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