NWS: mostly dry North Georgia Sunday–Tuesday; seasonal heat, rising rain chances later

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 01:10:00 -0400

ATLANTA — The oppressive stretch is on pause. The next several days look drier and less sticky, not storm-free forever.

The National Weather Service Peachtree City Area Forecast Discussion issued at 3:53 a.m. EDT Sunday, Aug. 23, leads with three key messages:

Mostly dry for North Georgia, with only low (15–20%) thunderstorm chances across parts of Central Georgia through Tuesday.
Daily rain chances rise by mid to late week as a frontal boundary approaches.
Seasonal temperatures are largely expected through the week ahead.

At issuance, the product listed no watches, warnings, or advisories.

NWS: one more hot, stormy Friday; drier and slightly cooler weekend ahead

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:10:00 -0400

ATLANTA — Friday is still a heat-and-storm day. The relief window opens behind the front.

The National Weather Service Peachtree City Area Forecast Discussion issued at 3:52 a.m. EDT Friday, Aug. 21, leads with three key messages:

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms this afternoon may pose a damaging wind gust threat across Central Georgia, with frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall possible.
Conditions stay warm and humid today, but slightly cooler, more seasonal temperatures return this weekend into early next week.
The weekend looks mostly dry, with low daily rain chances returning for most by mid-week next week.

At issuance, the product listed no watches, warnings, or advisories.

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NWS: mostly dry North Georgia Sunday–Tuesday; seasonal heat, rising rain chances later

NWS: one more hot, stormy Friday; drier and slightly cooler weekend ahead