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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
440 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

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440 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north and central Georgia.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight...

Scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening will be capable
of producing locally heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, and gusty
to locally damaging winds. Heavy rain could elevate the risk for
localized flash flooding.

A Heat Advisory is in effect through this evening for much of east
and parts of central Georgia where heat index values in excess of
105 degrees are expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday...

Scattered afternoon thunderstorms are expected through much of the
week ahead. Any storms that form will be capable of producing
gusty winds, frequent lightning, and locally heavy rainfall.

Heat concerns will linger through next week as maximum heat index
values are expected to rise into the triple digits for many areas.


.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

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