Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 11:31

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 2:31PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 11:31am
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
At 231 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Lovejoy, or near Jonesboro. 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... Jonesboro, Stockbridge, Hampton, Lovejoy, Lake Spivey, Bonanza, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Jw Smith Reservoir, and Irondale.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Clayton; Henry
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA