Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 7:31AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 4:31am
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
At 731 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Lathemtown, or 11 miles
northeast of Canton, moving east at 50 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...
Gainesville, Lawrenceville, Canton, Cumming, Peachtree Corners,
Mountain Park, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta,
Dunwoody, Milton, Duluth, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Buford, Lilburn, Holly
Springs, Norcross, and Doraville.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Dawson; Lumpkin; Cherokee; Forsyth; Hall; Jackson; North Fulton; Gwinnett; Barrow; DeKalb
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov