Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 6:01PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 3:01pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 600 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Sandtown, or near
Atlanta. This storm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny 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, Douglasville, City of South Fulton, Smyrna, East Point,
College Park, Hapeville, Bankhead, Six Flags Over Georgia, Cascade
Heights, Bolton, Sandtown, 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:
Cobb; North Fulton; Douglas; South Fulton
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: