A strong ridge of high pressure aloft stagnated over the southeastern U.S. for several days during the first 11 days of September.  Consequently, temperatures were unseasonably warm during the first part of September.  Temperatures soared into the 90s across nearly all of north and central Georgia during this period.  The hottest weather was broken into two periods, one from September 3rd to September 6th, and the second from September 9th through September 12th.  Atlanta recorded a maximum of 95-degrees on the 4th, 10th, and 11th.  Athens had 96 degrees on the 4th, 98 degrees on the 10th and 97 degrees on the 11th.  Macon reported 96 degrees on the 10th and 97 degrees on the 11th.  Columbus had 96 degrees on the 4th and 5th, 98 degrees on the 10th, and a sweltering 99 degrees on the 11th.  The 95-degree reading in Atlanta on the 11th tied their record for this date and the 99-degree reading in Columbus on the 11th set a new record for the date, breaking their previous record of 97 degrees set in 1962.

Excessive Heat in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in MADISON, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in MARION, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in BALDWIN, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in BANKS, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in BARROW, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in COBB, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in CRAWFORD, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in BIBB, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in JONES, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in LAMAR, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in GLASCOCK, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in GREENE, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in BLECKLEY, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in SOUTH FULTON, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in TREUTLEN, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in PEACH, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in TWIGGS, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in CLARKE, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in CLAYTON, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in HENRY, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in MACON, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in NORTH FULTON, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in SPALDING, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in STEWART, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in OCONEE, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in WILKINSON, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in UNION, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in WILKES, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in WEBSTER, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in WHEELER, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in PIKE, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in TALBOT, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in MONTGOMERY, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in HALL, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in SCHLEY, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in MORGAN, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in TOOMBS, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in TOWNS, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in WHITE, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in JEFFERSON, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in JOHNSON, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in MONROE, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in DADE, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in DAWSON, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in PULASKI, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in TELFAIR, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in JASPER, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in WILCOX, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in DOOLY, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in WARREN, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in POLK, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in TALIAFERRO, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in TAYLOR, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in HANCOCK, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in HARALSON, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in EMANUEL, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in FANNIN, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in BUTTS, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in CATOOSA, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in CHATTAHOOCHEE, GEORGIA
From 03-SEP-02 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.