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Heat Advisory covers parts of central and eastern Georgia Saturday; highs near 93°F and heat indices into the 100s. Scattered storms and gusty winds possible Sunday.
A suspected harmful algae bloom in a cove of Lake Lanier near Cumming has prompted warnings for swimmers and pets as officials monitor and test the area.
Hot, humid Friday in Atlanta with highs near 93°F and heat‑index readings close to 100°F; storms increase late Sunday into early next week.
Hot and muggy Thursday with highs near 91°F and heat-index values approaching the upper 90s. A wetter pattern with more storms moves in Sunday.
DeKalb County set traps and dropped long‑lasting larvicide into drains after heavy rains, warning of a possible mosquito boom just before World Cup matches in Atlanta.
Patchy fog may slow commutes across Atlanta this morning. Highs near the upper 80s with an isolated afternoon storm chance and rising heat into the weekend.
Heavy overnight storms toppled trees and left hundreds without power across metro Atlanta, from Roswell to DeKalb.
Patchy fog this morning will give way to likely afternoon thunderstorms. Expect heavy downpours and a localized flooding risk during the afternoon commute.
A Flood Watch runs 8 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday as heavy showers and repeated thunderstorms threaten urban flooding across Atlanta.
Clear and mild this morning, then increasing clouds with scattered afternoon storms. Heavier rain and a localized flood risk are most likely Monday, June 8, 2026.
Warm, mostly sunny Saturday with a high near 88°F. Code Orange air-quality alert Sunday — sensitive groups should take care.
An independent engineering firm will probe why thousands of fish died along the Chattahoochee. Officials and riverkeepers point to heavy runoff, low flows and sewer overflows.
Mostly sunny and warm Friday with highs near 85°F; a Code Orange air quality alert warns sensitive groups to limit outdoor exertion.
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