Southeast US heat and storms July 2026

Timeline

1. 4 days ago

   [HEALTH] 4 sources

   Georgia heat advisory issued as triple-digit heat index expected

   A heat advisory is expected for north and central Georgia as triple‑digit heat indices and isolated thunderstorms are forecast through early next week.

2. 11 days ago

   [HEALTH] 5 sources

   Severe Thunderstorms and Heat Wave Expected Across North and Central Georgia

   North and central Georgia face severe thunderstorms with gusty winds, lightning, flash‑flooding risk and a heat wave pushing heat‑index values into the low 100°F range through the week.

3. 17 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   North Carolina Faces Flash Flood Threat Ahead of Extreme Heat Wave

   Flash flood warning in central North Carolina with up to 5 inches of rain; travel disruptions expected. A heat wave with near‑100 °F temperatures will follow later in the week.

4. 18 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   Severe Thunderstorm Threat Expands Across Georgia

   National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center warn of strong to severe thunderstorms with 55‑70 mph wind gusts across north‑central Georgia on July 13, 2026, and possible watch extensions.

5. 19 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

   Georgia heat advisory and severe storms disrupt Atlanta travel plans

   A heat advisory with up to 106 °F and severe thunderstorms hit north and central Georgia on July 11, prompting an FAA ground stop at Atlanta’s airport and delaying the FIFA Fan Festival.

6. 27 days ago

   [HEALTH] 3 sources

   Extreme heat threatens July 4 celebrations in metro Atlanta

   A severe heat wave hits metro Atlanta for the July 4 weekend, prompting red‑flag warnings for the Peachtree Road Race and urging residents to stay hydrated, seek shade, and use county cooling centers.

7. 29 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   Georgia heat advisory and severe storms trigger warnings across dozens of counties

   Heat advisory and severe thunderstorms with 60 mph gusts and flash‑flood warnings hit north and central Georgia on July 1, affecting dozens of counties.

8. about 1 month ago

   [HEALTH] 5 sources

   Georgia heat advisory warns of 109°F conditions across 33 counties

   Georgia issues heat advisory for 33 counties, with heat index up to 109°F; officials urge staying hydrated, avoiding outdoor activity, and checking on vulnerable residents.

9. about 1 month ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources

   North Carolina Coast Issues Rip Current Warning for June 27

   A NWS beach hazards statement warns of strong rip currents on North Carolina’s coast June 27, with peak risk at midday; a nearby thunderstorm also poses wind hazards.

10. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources

    Georgia Faces Satilla River Flooding and Triple‑Digit Heat Index

    Georgia warns of rising Satilla River floods in Ware, Pierce and Brantley counties and issues severe thunderstorm alerts, while a heat wave pushes Atlanta’s heat index to triple‑digit levels.

11. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    North Carolina Endures Severe Thunderstorms and a Tornado Warning

    Severe thunderstorms swept North Carolina on June 22, prompting widespread warnings, and a brief tornado warning near Currituck was issued and cancelled on June 23, with storms still posing wind risks.

12. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    Tornadoes and Severe Thunderstorms Ravage North Georgia

    Severe storms and tornadoes hit north Georgia on June 22, prompting multiple warnings, 60 mph wind gusts, hail and damage alerts across nine counties.

13. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    Georgia faces severe thunderstorms and flood advisories amid multi‑state storm system

    The National Weather Service issued flood advisories for six Georgia counties and warned of strong thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 55 mph across Georgia, Missouri and Florida, urging residents to avoidFlood

14. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Flood Watches Trigger Rescues in Georgia and Across the Southern US

    Flood Watches across Georgia and the Southern US bring flash‑flood risk and emergency rescues, with heavy rain affecting many counties and major metros.

15. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources

    Severe Storms Trigger Flood Warnings Across Georgia

    Georgia faced severe thunderstorms with 60 mph winds and heavy rain, prompting flood advisories in the southwest and flash flood warnings in the Augusta area, including highway closures.

16. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Georgia faces severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, hail and flash‑flood risk

    The National Weather Service warned central, south and north Georgia of severe thunderstorms, with wind gusts up to 60 mph, quarter‑size hail and flash‑flood potential through Friday.