4:19 PM
— 10:15 PM
FFWFFC
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Union County in north central Georgia...
* Until 1015 PM EDT.
* At 419 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Blairsville, Track Rock, Owltown and Brasstown Bald.
12:55 PM
— 9:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107. For the
Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index
values up to 110 possible.
* WHERE...Bartow, Chattooga, Floyd, Gordon, Murray, Polk, and
Whitfield Counties.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the
Extreme Heat Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Thursday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.
2:01 PM
— July 2nd, 4:15 AM
* WHAT...Afternoon heat index values will approach or exceed 100 at
times over all but the higher elevations, and some valley locations
may see heat index values exceed 105.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and
southwest Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
12:55 PM
— 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Georgia.
* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
12:55 PM
— 9:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107. For the
Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index
values up to 110 possible.
* WHERE...Bartow, Chattooga, Floyd, Gordon, Murray, Polk, and
Whitfield Counties.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the
Extreme Heat Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Thursday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.
12:55 PM
— 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Georgia.
* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
12:55 PM
— 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north and central Georgia.
* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
June 30th, 8:06 PM
— 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected.
* WHERE...Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Murray,
Polk, Walker, and Whitfield Counties.
* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
1:34 PM
— July 2nd, 5:45 PM
AQAFFC
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental
Protection Division has issued a Code Orange (Unhealthy for
sensitive groups) Air Quality Alert for Atlanta for
Thursday July 2.
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 late afternoon or early evening when
ozone concentrations are highest.
For additional information on the Air Quality Index, please visit
http://airnow.gov.
Cherokee National Forest
Specific Camping prohibitions1. Camping for more than 14 days in developed and dispersed areas. Camping in anylocation is limited to 14 consecutive days. On the 14th consecutive day, the camper andparty must leave that area/campground for a minimum of seven days before returning foranother stay. If…
Cherokee National Forest
Warden Field on the Tellico Ranger District is now limited to day use only. It is unlawful to enter or remain at Citico Campsite #14 (Warden Field) during the night period from 10p.m. to 6a.m. of every day during the time period of the 12th of May, 2026 through the 8th of September, 2026.
Cherokee National Forest
Little Milligan Boat Launch is scheduled to reopen June 27 for the 2026 boating season. A safety closure disrupted access while loggers salvaged downed timber from Hurricane Helene. Downed timber from Hurricane Helene poses an ever- increasing wildfire risk. Thank you for your patience.
Cherokee National Forest
Possession or operating a vessel powered by an internal combustion engine of any size or propelled by any other machinery rated greater than 5 horsepower is prohibited on McKamy Lake, Indian Boundary Lake, and Allen Branch Pond.
Cherokee National Forest
The US Forest Service plans to disrupt access to portions of FS 221 beginning Nov. 10 south of Parksville Lake while permanent water crossing repairs are completed to improve access across the Cherokee National Forest in Polk County. This Emergency Repair is in response to flood damage that…
Cherokee National Forest
Going into or being upon or in the area of closure (this includes all forms ofpresence, including as a pedestrian or by any and all other means)
Cherokee National Forest
This Forest Order is associated with Wilderness Areas limitations concerning stay duration, group size limits, mechanized equipment, camping and camping equipment.
Cherokee National Forest
Limits to Donley Cabin exist to preserve small group opportunities in a remote setting. No overnight occupancy by more than 6 persons. No stays in the area except for 6 person limit authorized between sundown and sunrise. No discharge of firearm, air rifle, or gas gun within 500 feet of Donley…
Cherokee National Forest
Equestrian animals are prohibited from going into or being upon the critical habitat portion of Citico Creek for the protection of threatened and endanger species.