Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 12:06

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 3:06PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 12:06pm
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description: 
At 306 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Cannongate, or 8 miles northeast of Newnan, moving southwest at 15 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... Newnan, City of South Fulton, Peachtree City, Fairburn, Tyrone, Palmetto, Sharpsburg, Turin, East Newnan, Dunaway Gardens, Cannongate, Sandy Creek, Roscoe, Thomas Crossroads, and Madras.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
South Fulton; Coweta; Fayette
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA