Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 5:32PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 2:32pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 531 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Cannongate to near McDonough, and moving northeast at
35 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 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, Newnan, McDonough, Fayetteville, Conyers, Jonesboro, City of
South Fulton, Peachtree City, East Point, Stockbridge, Union City,
Forest Park, Riverdale, College Park, Fairburn, Hampton, Tyrone,
Morrow, Lovejoy, and Hapeville.
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:
North Fulton; South Fulton; DeKalb; Rockdale; Coweta; Fayette; Clayton; Henry
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov