Atlanta, Georgia
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Dade; Walker; Catoosa; Whitfield; Murray; Fannin; Gilmer; Union; Towns; Chattooga; Gordon; Pickens; Dawson; Lumpkin; White; Floyd; Bartow; Cherokee; Forsyth; Hall; Banks; Jackson; Madison; Polk; Paulding; Cobb; North Fulton; Gwinnett; Barrow; Clarke; Oconee; Oglethorpe; Wilkes; Haralson; Carroll; Douglas; South Fulton; DeKalb; Rockdale; Walton; Newton; Morgan; Greene; Taliaferro; Heard; Coweta; Fayette; Clayton; Spalding; Henry; Butts; Jasper; Putnam; Hancock; Warren; Troup; Meriwether; Pike; Upson; Lamar; Monroe; Jones; Baldwin; Washington; Glascock; Jefferson; Harris; Talbot; Taylor; Crawford; Bibb; Twiggs; Wilkinson; Johnson; Emanuel; Muscogee; Chattahoochee; Marion; Schley; Macon; Peach; Houston; Bleckley; Laurens; Treutlen; Stewart; Webster; Sumter; Dooly; Crisp; Pulaski; Wilcox; Dodge; Telfair; Wheeler; Montgomery; Toombs |
| Effective: | 2026-04-22 @ 7:09 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-22 @ 7:09 pm -> 2026-04-23 @ 10:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Peachtree City GA on 2026-04-22 @ 7:09 pm |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 8:09PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA |
| Description: |
Smoke from wildfires in south Georgia will lead to areas of reduced visibilities, largely between 3 and 6 miles, from late tonight through Thursday morning. The greatest visibility reductions are expected in central Georgia, though noticeable wildfire smoke is still expected in parts of north Georgia. Visible smoke should be most prominent during the early to mid morning hours Thursday before improving by late morning and afternoon. Additionally, areas of reduced air quality are possible in association with the smoke. Those with asthma and other respiratory concerns should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activity and exertion. |
| Alert: | Air Quality Alert |
| Area(s): | McCormick; Edgefield; Aiken; Barnwell; Columbia; Richmond |
| Effective: | 2026-04-22 @ 3:49 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-22 @ 3:49 pm -> 2026-04-23 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Certainty: | Unknown |
| Urgency: | Unknown |
| Issued By: | NWS Columbia SC on 2026-04-22 @ 4:33 pm |
| Headline: | Air Quality Alert issued April 22 at 4:49PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC |
| Description: |
...Corrected to remove Lancaster County from the Alert... The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services in Columbia SC has issued a Code Orange Ozone Action Day for the Central Savannah River region of South Carolina in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. Stagnant high pressure will bring another day of low humidity and very warm temperatures to region on Thursday. As there is already a considerable level of pollutants in the atmosphere, another day of these conditions will result in significant ozone production on Thursday. Wildfire smoke may also help to increase ozone concentrations across parts of the region. All the remaining South Carolina forecast zones are predicted to have ground-level ozone peaks in the yellow category. An ozone action day means that atmospheric conditions will likely produce unhealthy concentrations of ground level ozone air pollution. A Code Orange forecast indicates that ground level ozone concentrations are expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups, which includes people with lung disease, older adults, and children. Sensitive groups should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion, take more breaks, and do less intense activities, especially during afternoon and early evening hours. You can help prevent ozone pollution by walking or riding your bicycle, taking your lunch to work, reducing idling, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. For additional information, please visit the SCDES website at http://www.des.sc.gov/ozone or the Environmental Protection Agency AirNow website at https://www.airnow.gov. South Carolina Air Quality Forecast: des.sc.gov/airqualityforecast |
| Alert: | Dense Smoke Advisory |
| Area(s): | Echols; Clinch |
| Effective: | 2026-04-22 @ 4:27 pm -> 2026-04-23 @ 11:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-22 @ 4:27 pm -> 2026-04-23 @ 11:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Jacksonville FL on 2026-04-22 @ 4:27 pm |
| Headline: | Dense Smoke Advisory issued April 22 at 5:27PM EDT until April 23 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Visibility 1/4 to 2 miles in dense smoke. * WHERE...Clinch and Echols Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EDT Thursday. Lowest visibilities will likely be after midnight through sunrise. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. |
| Alert: | Air Quality Alert |
| Area(s): | Columbia; Richmond; McCormick; Newberry; Fairfield; Kershaw; Edgefield; Saluda; Lexington; Richland; Lee; Aiken; Sumter; Barnwell; Calhoun; Clarendon; Bamberg; Northwestern Orangeburg; Central Orangeburg; Southeastern Orangeburg |
| Effective: | 2026-04-22 @ 4:17 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-22 @ 4:17 pm -> 2026-04-23 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Certainty: | Unknown |
| Urgency: | Unknown |
| Issued By: | NWS Columbia SC on 2026-04-22 @ 4:17 pm |
| Headline: | Air Quality Alert issued April 22 at 5:17PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC |
| Description: |
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for fine particulates for the Central Savannah River, Central Midlands, and portions of the Pee Dee region of South Carolina through Thursday evening. A code orange Air Quality Alert means that the fine particulate concentrations within the specified areas may approach or exceed unhealthy standards for individuals sensitive to particle pollution. Southerly winds on the west side of high pressure centered just off the Southeast coast will continue to transport smoke from the southern Georgia wildfires into South Carolina and the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA). As of the early afternoon hours Wednesday, air quality was already deteriorating over the CSRA and Midlands regions. As stable conditions develop tonight, smoke is expected to expand in coverage and become noticeable. Smoke from the wildfires is expected to continue to affect the region on Thursday. SCDES recommends that individuals with respiratory health issues limit time spend outdoors and/or move all activities indoors to avoid the smoke or fine particulates. Keep windows and doors closed. Run an air conditioner if you have one but keep the fresh-air intake closed and the filter clean to prevent outdoor smoke and fine particulates from getting inside. For more information about fine particulates, please visit: https://fire.airnow.gov For more information about wildfires/prescribed burns, please visit: https://www.scfc.gov/ |
| Alert: | Air Quality Alert |
| Area(s): | McCormick; Edgefield; Aiken; Barnwell; Columbia; Richmond |
| Effective: | 2026-04-22 @ 3:49 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-22 @ 3:49 pm -> 2026-04-23 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Certainty: | Unknown |
| Urgency: | Unknown |
| Issued By: | NWS Columbia SC on 2026-04-22 @ 4:04 pm |
| Headline: | Air Quality Alert issued April 22 at 4:49PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC |
| Description: |
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services in Columbia SC has issued a Code Orange Ozone Action Day for the Central Savannah River region of South Carolina in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. Stagnant high pressure will bring another day of low humidity and very warm temperatures to region on Thursday. As there is already a considerable level of pollutants in the atmosphere, another day of these conditions will result in significant ozone production on Thursday. Wildfire smoke may also help to increase ozone concentrations across parts of the region. All the remaining South Carolina forecast zones are predicted to have ground-level ozone peaks in the yellow category. An ozone action day means that atmospheric conditions will likely produce unhealthy concentrations of ground level ozone air pollution. A Code Orange forecast indicates that ground level ozone concentrations are expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups, which includes people with lung disease, older adults, and children. Sensitive groups should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion, take more breaks, and do less intense activities, especially during afternoon and early evening hours. You can help prevent ozone pollution by walking or riding your bicycle, taking your lunch to work, reducing idling, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. For additional information, please visit the SCDES website at http://www.des.sc.gov/ozone or the Environmental Protection Agency AirNow website at https://www.airnow.gov. South Carolina Air Quality Forecast: des.sc.gov/airqualityforecast |
| Alert: | Air Quality Alert |
| Area(s): | Dawson; Bartow; Cherokee; Forsyth; Hall; Paulding; Cobb; North Fulton; Gwinnett; Barrow; Carroll; Douglas; South Fulton; DeKalb; Rockdale; Walton; Newton; Coweta; Fayette; Clayton; Spalding; Henry; Pike |
| Effective: | 2026-04-22 @ 1:18 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-22 @ 1:18 pm -> 2026-04-23 @ 5:30 pm |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Certainty: | Unknown |
| Urgency: | Unknown |
| Issued By: | NWS Peachtree City GA on 2026-04-22 @ 1:18 pm |
| Headline: | Air Quality Alert issued April 22 at 2:18PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA |
| Description: |
AQAFFC Ozone, when coupled with smoke originating from wildfires in south Georgia and north Florida, is supportive of a Code Orange (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) Air Quality Alert for Thursday, April 23... per the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division. Under Code Orange conditions, the outdoor air quality is likely to be unhealthy for some people. Children, people who are sensitive to ozone, and people with heart or lung disease should limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the later afternoon or early evening when ozone concentrations are highest. For additional information on the Air Quality Index, please visit http://airnow.gov. |