Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 11:38

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 2:38PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 11:38am
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description: 
At 238 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Fairburn, or 7 miles south of City of South Fulton, 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... City of South Fulton, East Point, Union City, College Park, Fairburn, Tyrone, Palmetto, Cannongate, Sandy Creek, Campbellton, and Thomas Crossroads.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Douglas; South Fulton; Coweta; Fayette
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA