Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 12:38

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 3:38PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 12:38pm
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 337 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Magnet, or near Conyers, moving west at 10 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... Conyers, Stockbridge, Lithonia, Lakeview Estates, Georgia International Horse Park, Magnet, Almon, Milstead, Richardson Park, Arabia Mountain, Redan, Panola Mountain State Park, Kelleytown, Oak Hill, and Belmont.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
DeKalb; Rockdale; Newton; Henry
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA