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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 12:09 AM Apr. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...AREAS OF REDUCED VISIBILITY AND AIR QUALITY ARE POSSIBLE DUE TO WILDFIRE SMOKE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... 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.
Air Quality Alert
Issued: 6:18 PM Apr. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...CODE ORANGE AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR ATLANTA FOR Thursday April 23... 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.
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