Hull-area Heat Advisory today: Georgia PSC rules can limit electric shutoffs

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Hull area on Saturday, July 11, 2026, with the advisory running noon to 8 PM. The NWS says heat index values are expected to reach up to 106°F in parts of east central Georgia.

The NWS Hull point forecast shows what that means locally during the advisory hours: the heat index is forecast to be about 96°F at noon, climb to 101°F around 4 PM, and fall to roughly 91°F by 8 PM.

Why this affects more than just health: a Georgia “high-heat” shutoff restriction

Heat can become dangerous quickly, and it can also affect how utilities handle certain types of shutoffs. The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) has rules limiting disconnection of residential electric service for non-payment during NWS heat advisory/warning periods.

Plain-English version (how the PSC rule is triggered): For Georgia Power, the PSC rule prevents a residential non-payment disconnect if, prior to 8:00 A.M. on the date of the scheduled disconnection, an NWS Heat Advisory or Excessive Heat Warning is in effect or forecast for the county where the meter is located.

The PSC also notes this is a temporary restriction—once the heat advisory ends, the disconnection process can be reinstated.

The timing detail that can decide outcomes

If you received a disconnect notice, the key question is not only “how hot will it be,” but what the NWS has issued (or is forecasting) for your county before 8:00 A.M. on your scheduled disconnect date.

Hull is in Madison County, so residents dealing with a potential shutoff should confirm the NWS advisory/warning status for that county and ask whether the PSC “high-heat” timing restriction applies to their scheduled date.

What to do today if you’re behind on your electric bill

• Call your electric provider now (or the number on your disconnect notice) and ask about payment options or a payment arrangement.
• Ask specifically whether the Georgia PSC “summer/high-heat” disconnection restriction applies to your scheduled disconnect date, including the 8:00 A.M. condition.
• If you have serious illness that would be worsened by loss of electricity, ask about protections connected to that situation as well.

Heat-safety checklist for noon–8 PM

• Hydrate: drink water regularly.
• Cool down: use air conditioning if you have it; take breaks indoors when possible.
• Check on neighbors, especially kids, seniors, and anyone with health conditions.
• Know the warning signs: dizziness, nausea, unusual confusion, fainting, or heat illness symptoms—get help immediately if someone shows symptoms.
• Don’t leave people or pets in cars or other enclosed areas.

Where to check the latest status

For the most up-to-date heat advisory status and local heat-index numbers, use the NWS updates. For the disconnection rule details (including the 8:00 A.M. cutoff), see the Georgia PSC consumer information on residential electric disconnection.

Sources

• National Weather Service — Hazardous Weather Outlook (Hull area) / Heat Advisory timing
• Georgia PSC — Media advisory on the high-heat power disconnection rule (July 1, 2026 release)
• Madison County, Georgia — Community history page referencing Hull