Weather Impact Alert: Possible strong to severe storms Saturday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms expected throughout the day in Central Georgia

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The 13WMAZ Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert for Central Georgia on Saturday, February 21, 2026, as a line of scattered showers and embedded thunderstorms is expected to move through the area from noon to 7 p.m. While most storms should produce light to steady rainfall, a few could become strong or severe, with the main threats being damaging winds and frequent lightning.

Why it matters

Severe weather can pose a risk to public safety, so it's important for residents in the affected areas to be aware of the potential for strong storms and be prepared to seek shelter if necessary.

The details

A cold front will stall over Central Georgia on Saturday, leading to scattered showers and a few embedded thunderstorms throughout the day. While rainfall totals are expected to be low overall, the storms could produce damaging winds, hail, and even a brief tornado given the moist surface conditions.

  • Scattered showers will begin moving in on Friday morning ahead of the cold front.
  • The line of showers and storms will impact the area from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday.
  • The front will move out late on Saturday night, followed by drier and cooler air on Sunday.

The players

13WMAZ Weather Team

The weather forecasting team at 13WMAZ, the local CBS affiliate in Macon, Georgia.

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What’s next

Residents in the affected areas should monitor the weather forecast and be prepared to seek shelter if any severe storms develop on Saturday.

The takeaway

While the overall severe weather threat is low, it's important for Central Georgia residents to stay vigilant and be ready to take action if any strong or severe storms move through the area on Saturday.