The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, warning residents of potential severe thunderstorms and patchy fog throughout the day and into the night of June 6, 2025.
Expect conditions to deteriorate early in the day, with patchy dense fog likely impacting visibility in various areas. The NWS advises drivers to remain cautious during this time, as the fog could lead to travel impacts.
As the day progresses, the weather will shift significantly. Scattered thunderstorms are anticipated to develop in the evening, primarily affecting north Georgia. According to the NWS, these storms have the potential to escalate into strong to severe thunderstorms, bringing damaging winds, small hail, and frequent lightning.
Looking beyond today, the hazardous weather outlook extends into the coming week. The NWS predicts that the active weather pattern will continue through the middle of next week. On both Saturday and Sunday, the possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms remains across all of north and central Georgia.
The main concern during this period is expected to be damaging wind gusts that may accompany these storms each day.
The hazardous weather outlook includes a wide array of counties within the region. Specifically, the counties under this advisory are Baldwin, Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Bleckley, Butts, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattahoochee, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Crawford, Crisp, Dade, Dawson, DeKalb, Dodge, Dooly, Douglas, Emanuel, Fannin, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Gilmer, Glascock, Gordon, Greene, Gwinnett, Hall, Hancock, Haralson, Harris, Heard, Henry, Houston, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Johnson, Jones, Lamar, Laurens, Lumpkin, Macon, Madison, Marion, Meriwether, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Murray, Muscogee, Newton, North Fulton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Paulding, Peach, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Pulaski, Putnam, Rockdale, Schley, South Fulton, Spalding, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taliaferro, Taylor, Telfair, Toombs, Towns, Treutlen, Troup, Twiggs, Union, Upson, Walker, Walton, Warren, Washington, Webster, Wheeler, White, Whitfield, Wilcox, Wilkes, Wilkinson.
Understanding the terminology used by the NWS can help residents prepare for the weather ahead. Terms like “isolated” and “scattered” are essential in gauging the extent of thunderstorm activity predicted for the area.
The NWS defines “isolated” thunderstorms as phenomena that cover less than 20% of a forecast area. These storms are relatively rare and happen sporadically, with significant gaps separating individual storm cells. Even though they may be few, isolated thunderstorms can produce intense weather conditions, including heavy rain, lightning, gusty winds, and sometimes hail.
On the other hand, “scattered” thunderstorms cover a more extensive area, affecting approximately 30% to 50% of the forecast zone. While these individual storms form throughout the area, they’re not typically organized in a continuous line or cluster. As a result, not every location within the forecast zone will experience a thunderstorm, but individuals should still remain vigilant.
The commitment of the National Weather Service includes providing comprehensive forecasts and warnings aimed at protecting life and property while enhancing the national economy. Their goal is to ensure that communities are prepared for and can successfully respond to weather-related events.
As severe weather approaches, residents in north and central Georgia are urged to stay informed and be prepared for changing conditions. Monitoring local forecasts and following safety advisories is essential to minimizing risks during the potentially hazardous weather ahead.
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