Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 4:27PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 1:27pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 427 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to near Lovejoy, and moving
northeast at 10 mph.
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, Jonesboro, East Point, Stockbridge, Forest Park, Riverdale,
College Park, Morrow, Lovejoy, Hapeville, Lake City,
Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Grant Park-Zoo Atlanta, Candler-Mcafee,
Lake Spivey, Rex, Sweet Auburn, Hidden Valley Park, Lakewood Park,
and Flippen.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
North Fulton; South Fulton; DeKalb; Clayton; Henry
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov