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Heat advisory continues through the weekend as temperatures approach mid-90s

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

The National Weather Service office in Peachtree City is keeping a heat advisory in effect across metro Atlanta through the weekend as dangerously high temperatures and humidity combine to push the heat index well above 100°F.

Saturday’s high is forecast to reach approximately 92°F, with the heat index — what it actually feels like when humidity is factored in — climbing to 100°F or higher across much of the metro area. Sunday looks worse: highs near 95°F and a heat index that could reach the mid-100s.

Flash Flooding Swamps Atlanta Interstates, Prompts Water Rescues

Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:00 -0400

A line of intense thunderstorms dumped heavy rain across metro Atlanta on Tuesday, triggering flash flood warnings from the National Weather Service and turning major interstates into rivers of standing water that stranded motorists and forced emergency crews into action.

Roads Underwater Across the Metro

The downpours struck during the afternoon commute, overwhelming drainage infrastructure across the city. Multiple segments of I-75, I-85, and I-285 reported significant standing water, bringing traffic to a standstill and forcing the Georgia Department of Transportation to close lanes in several locations.

Heat Advisories Blanket Metro Atlanta as Temperatures Surge During Spring Break

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:30:00 -0400

Spring break is supposed to be a time for backyard cookouts, pool days and afternoon trips to the park. This year, metro Atlanta families are getting more heat than they bargained for.

NWS Issues Heat Advisories

The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for the Atlanta metropolitan area and much of north Georgia as an early-season heat dome settles over the region. The advisories cover the spring break period running from April 3 through April 12, warning residents and visitors that conditions could be dangerous for anyone spending extended time outdoors.

Tornado Warnings, Damaging Winds Sweep North Georgia as Severe Storms Move Through

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:30:00 -0400

A fast-moving line of severe thunderstorms swept across north Georgia on Wednesday evening, prompting tornado warnings for multiple metro Atlanta counties and leaving tens of thousands without power as damaging winds and large hail battered the region.

The National Weather Service office in Peachtree City issued tornado warnings for Cherokee, Forsyth, and Gwinnett counties beginning around 5:15 p.m. as radar indicated strong rotation within a line of supercell thunderstorms moving northeast at approximately 45 miles per hour. The warnings remained in effect through the early evening hours as the storm system pushed through the northern suburbs.