Heat Advisory for Calhoun - Click for Details
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
Expires: August 17, 2026 @ 8:00pm
WHAT
Heat index values up to 109.
WHERE
Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia.
WHEN
Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
IMPACTS
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Calhoun - Click for Details
...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued...
Expires: August 17, 2026 @ 10:00pm
LOCATIONS
Northern Georgia, Southeast Kentucky, Western North Carolina, Middle and Eastern Tennessee, Western Virginia, Far Southern West Virginia
EFFECTIVE
This Monday afternoon and evening from 235 PM until 1000 PM EDT.
THREATS
Scattered damaging wind gusts to 65 mph likely, Downbursts capable of damaging winds will be possible
SITUATION
Intensifying thunderstorm development is expected the remainder of the afternoon, influenced by a remnant convective cluster/MCV and its enhanced winds aloft, orographic/mountain influences, and a very moist environment. Downbursts capable of damaging winds will be possible, particularly late this afternoon through early evening. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 95 statute miles east and west of a line from 20 miles northeast of Dublin VA to 25 miles southeast of Chattanooga TN. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU0).
PRECAUTIONS
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes.

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Gordon County Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 10 P.M.

Mon, August 17, 2026

Gordon County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10 p.m. today, according to Gordon County Emergency Management Agency Director Courtney Taylor.

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Gordon County Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 10 P.M.

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