Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 11:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 2:59PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 11:59am
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description: 
At 259 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Avondale Estates, or over Decatur, moving west at 5 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, Clarkston, Stone Mountain, Avondale Estates, Pine Lake, Belvedere Park, North Decatur, North Druid Hills, Midtown, Grant Park-Zoo Atlanta, Candler-Mcafee, Druid Hills, Tucker, North Atlanta, Belmont, Sweet Auburn, Piedmont Park, Lakewood Park, and East Lake.
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; DeKalb
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA