Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 2:02AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 11:02pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
At 202 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Midtown, or over
Atlanta, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to
ground lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Atlanta, Decatur, Conyers, Jonesboro, Peachtree Corners, City of
South Fulton, East Point, Duluth, Stockbridge, Forest Park,
Riverdale, College Park, Lilburn, Chamblee, Norcross, Doraville,
Clarkston, Morrow, Hapeville, and Stone Mountain.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
North Fulton; Gwinnett; South Fulton; DeKalb; Rockdale; Clayton; Henry
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: