National Weather ServiceGeorgiaExtreme Heat WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Extreme Heat Warnings in Georgia
The National Weather Service issued 5 extreme heat warnings for Georgia in 2025 and 3 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 22nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 16, 443% above the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. Coastal Glynn was covered most often (21 times since 2008).
How many extreme heat warnings does Georgia get?
Every extreme heat warning that covered part of Georgia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 16 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Georgia get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Georgia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Glynn | 21 | 17 | August 18, 2026 |
| Coastal Chatham | 21 | 11 | August 18, 2026 |
| Inland Chatham | 20 | 10 | August 18, 2026 |
| Coastal Bryan | 20 | 11 | August 18, 2026 |
| Inland Glynn | 19 | 15 | August 18, 2026 |
| Coastal McIntosh | 18 | 12 | August 18, 2026 |
| Coastal Liberty | 17 | 11 | August 18, 2026 |
| Coastal Camden | 17 | 17 | August 18, 2026 |
| Inland Camden | 15 | 15 | August 18, 2026 |
| Echols | 12 | 10 | August 18, 2026 |
| Brantley | 12 | 8 | August 15, 2026 |
| Wayne | 11 | 7 | July 29, 2025 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest extreme heat warnings for Georgia in AreaZine's record
NWS TallahasseeWarningAugust 17, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Central Walton, Holmes, Washington and 14 more, FL and GA
Expired 8:00 p.m. EDT, August 18, 2026
NWS CharlestonWarningAugust 17, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty and 8 more, GA and SC
Expired 8:00 p.m. EDT, August 18, 2026
NWS JacksonvilleWarningAugust 17, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Inland Glynn, Coastal Glynn, Inland Camden and 1 more, GA
Expired 8:00 p.m. EDT, August 18, 2026
NWS CharlestonWarningAugust 16, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty and 8 more, GA and SC
Expired 8:00 p.m. EDT, August 17, 2026
NWS JacksonvilleWarningAugust 16, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Inland Glynn, Coastal Glynn, Inland Camden and 1 more, GA
Expired 8:00 p.m. EDT, August 17, 2026
NWS CharlestonWarningAugust 15, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Inland Bryan, Coastal Bryan, Inland Chatham and 12 more, GA and SC
Expired 8:00 p.m. EDT, August 15, 2026
NWS JacksonvilleWarningAugust 15, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Brantley, Inland Glynn, Coastal Glynn and 2 more, GA
Expired 8:00 p.m. EDT, August 15, 2026
NWS JacksonvilleWarningAugust 13, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Inland Glynn, Coastal Glynn, Inland Camden and 1 more, GA
Expired 8:00 p.m. EDT, August 14, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is an extreme heat warning?
An extreme heat warning means dangerous heat is expected, measured by heat index or temperature thresholds each office sets. It replaced the excessive heat warning in 2025. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. AreaZine's counts include the excessive heat warnings issued before the change. The national record · Every warning type in Georgia.