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August 12, 2026

Heat Builds Across Northwest Georgia With Storm Chances Continuing

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The summer heat will continue to intensify across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia over the coming days, while scattered thunderstorms could bring gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall to parts of the region.

August 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heat Builds Across Northwest Georgia Today, Hotter Days Ahead

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Another hot summer day is on tap across Northwest Georgia today, with temperatures climbing into the lower 90s and heat index values reaching the triple digits as an increasingly hot weather pattern begins to take hold.

August 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heat And Daily Thunderstorm Chances Build Across Northwest Georgia This Week

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Hot, humid summertime weather will remain firmly in place across Northwest Georgia this week, with scattered thunderstorms and increasingly dangerous heat becoming the primary weather concerns.

August 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Hot, Humid Friday Brings Another Chance For Afternoon Storms

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Another hot and humid August afternoon is ahead across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected to develop as temperatures climb.

August 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Slow-Moving Storms Bring Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding Concerns

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Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop again across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia this afternoon, bringing the potential for gusty winds, heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding.

July 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heat Continues Today; Storms and Heavy Rain Chances Increase Midweek

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Northwest Georgia will experience another hot day today before showers and thunderstorms become more widespread later this week.

Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 94 degrees. Heat index values could reach 100 during the afternoon. Winds will be calm early before becoming southerly at around 5 mph. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a low near 75.

A cold front approaching from the north will bring a return to more active weather on Wednesday. The day will be partly sunny with a high near 91 and heat index values again approaching 100. There is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 p.m.

Rain and storm chances increase to 60 percent Wednesday night as the front settles into north Georgia. Some storms could produce heavy rainfall, frequent lightning and strong wind gusts. Localized flash flooding could become a concern where storms repeatedly move across the same areas.

Temperatures will become slightly cooler Thursday and Friday, with highs in the middle to upper 80s. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible both days.

Saturday currently has the highest chance of rain, with showers and thunderstorms likely and a 70 percent chance of precipitation. Highs will remain in the upper 80s before warming back to around 90 Sunday and the lower 90s by Monday.

Tropical Storm Bertha will continue moving slowly westward across the northern Gulf of Mexico. The storm is not expected to bring any direct impacts to Northwest Georgia, though increasing moisture and the approaching front will contribute to higher rain chances later this week.

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. North wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Sunday Night

A chance of thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

July 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Hot, Humid Weather Continues With Daily Afternoon Storm Chances

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Hot and humid conditions will continue across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia through the weekend, with scattered afternoon thunderstorms providing only temporary relief from the heat.

July 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heat, Humidity And Afternoon Storm Chances Continue Through The Weekend

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A typical summertime weather pattern returns to Chattooga County and northwest Georgia Thursday, bringing hot and humid conditions along with another chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

July 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Widespread Rain and Thunderstorms Expected Through Tuesday Before Typical Summer Pattern Returns

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Residents across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia should prepare for a wet start to the week as a slow-moving weather system brings numerous showers and thunderstorms through Tuesday before conditions gradually return to a more typical summertime pattern later in the week.

April 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Daily Rain Chances For Northwest Georgia

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Daily chances for showers and thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia over the next seven days, but forecasters say the rain is not expected to bring much meaningful improvement to ongoing drought conditions.