Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 2:19PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 11:19am
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 218 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Six Flags Over Georgia,
or near Atlanta. This storm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...40 to 50 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, Douglasville, City of South Fulton, Smyrna, East Point,
Austell, Lithia Springs, Sweetwater Creek State Park, Six Flags Over
Georgia, Campbellton, Sandtown, and Mableton.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Cobb; North Fulton; Douglas; South Fulton
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: