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⚠️Monday will bring very hot conditions!⚠️ 🟣An Extreme Heat Warning covers parts of Middle GA for forecast heat index over 110. 🟠A Heat Advisory will also be in effect in areas where heat index over 105 is most likely. Take precautions to limit the risk of heat illness! #gawx

🌡️With the summer heat building over the next couple of days, it's important to take precautions to stay safe. weather.gov/heat #gawx

Widespread heat indices over 100 degrees are expected in north and central Georgia today. Practice good heat safety everyone. #gawx

Tonight was perfect for viewing different cloud formations at the balloon launch! 📷1) Mammatus clouds 📷2) Cumulonimbus cloud complete with a widespread anvil seen from ~25 miles away! To learn more about clouds check out noaa.gov/jetstream/clou…. #gawx


🔥🌡️Heat will increase across the area over the weekend into next week with dangerous heat index values expected. ⚠️Plan to take heat precautions during this time and check on the vulnerable and those without A/C or adequate cooling. #gawx

As we round off the week and move into the weekend, chances for storms will gradually decrease, but temperatures will be on the rise. Some locations may see highs break 100 degrees on Sunday. Be cautious with any outdoor plans! #gawx

Scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms will continue each afternoon and evening through Friday, before activity decreases this weekend. Our primary concern with any storms will be the potential for localized flooding from heavy rain and slow storm motions. ⛈️ #gawx


Flash Flood Warning including Lawrenceville GA, Sugar Hill GA and Snellville GA until 3:15 AM EDT

Flash Flood Warning including Warrenton GA, Norwood GA and Camak GA until 3:00 AM EDT

Flash Flood Warning including Vidalia GA, Lyons GA and Oak Park GA until 2:30 AM EDT

Hot and humid conditions return across much of north and central GA again today, with heat index values in the triple digits. Another round of strong to severe thunderstorms will develop during the afternoon to evening hours, with damaging wind gusts as the primary threat. #gawx


A heat advisory has been issued for central Georgia tomorrow form noon to 8pm. Make sure to practice heat safety as heat index values rise to 105-108 tomorrow! ☀️ #gawx

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Rome GA, Lindale GA and Euharlee GA until 3:15 PM EDT

It will be hot and muggy out there today, stay safe and hydrated everyone! #gawx

A Heat Advisory is in effect for portions of east and central Georgia this afternoon due to hot and humid conditions. Be sure to practice good heat safety to protect yourself and others! #gawx

In addition to the increased heat, we are expecting scattered storms tomorrow that could produce strong wind gusts, frequent lightning and heavy rainfall during the afternoon and evening hours. ⛈️ #gawx
