Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 11:34

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 2:34PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 11:34am
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
At 234 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Sweetwater Creek State Park, or near Douglasville, moving west at 5 mph. 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... Douglasville, City of South Fulton, Smyrna, Powder Springs, Austell, Hiram, Lithia Springs, Sweetwater Creek State Park, Lost Mountain Park, Brownsville, Chapel Hill, Six Flags Over Georgia, Winston, 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: 
Paulding; Cobb; Douglas
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA