Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued for North and Central Georgia Due to Flash Flood Risk from Thunderstorms.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia for Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop from late morning and continue through the afternoon. Some storms may produce gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall. The slow-moving nature of these storms could lead to a localized flash flood risk. Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to continue through Friday, with heavy rainfall and strong wind gusts remaining the primary threats.