Office of the State Climatologist

Code Orange Smog Alert for Atlanta on 9/18/26.

Code Orange Smog Alert: Conditions in Atlanta tomorrow are forecasted to be conducive to ozone pollution formation and accumulation.

HEALTH ADVISORY: People who are sensitive to ozone pollution should make outdoor activities shorter and less intense, take more breaks, and watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath.

If you see or smell smoke and have respiratory concerns you may need to move indoors, close windows and doors. You can see the current air quality at https://www.airgeorgia.org to help you determine when to continue outdoor activities. To learn more about action you can take, visit https://www.airnow.gov/education/what-you-can-do/.

Welcome to the Office of the Georgia State Climatologist within the Environmental Protection Division. The function of the Office of State Climatologist is to collect, disseminate, and interpret climate data. Our goal is to provide information to the public that is reliable and meets the highest quality standards.