Heat Advisory
Status
Event Extended (Time) Active alertStart Time
Sun 08/16/2026 02:07 AM EDTEnd Time
Mon 08/17/2026 08:00 PM EDTSignificance
AdvisoryImpacts
Low impact
Locations Affected
Atlanta, GA ∙ Columbus, GA ∙ Athens, GA ∙ Sandy Springs, GA ∙ Johns Creek, GA ∙ Roswell, GA ∙ Macon, GA ∙ Warner Robins, GA ∙ Alpharetta, GA ∙ Marietta, GAFull Alert Message
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 207 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026 ...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 109. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Overnight temperatures and humidity will remain elevated, providing little relief for vulnerable populations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest heat index values will occur from late morning through late afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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