Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:17PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 2:17pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 517 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Hartsfield-Jackson
Airport, or 7 miles northwest of Jonesboro, moving southeast at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and
heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.
Locations impacted include...
Atlanta, Jonesboro, City of South Fulton, East Point, Union City,
Forest Park, Riverdale, College Park, Morrow, Hapeville, Lake City,
and Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
Area Description:
South Fulton; Clayton
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: