Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/26/2026 14:34

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 5:34PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 26, 2026 - 2:34pm
Expires: 
May 26, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 534 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Gresham Park, or near Decatur, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include... Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Decatur, Peachtree Corners, Duluth, Suwanee, Lilburn, Norcross, Doraville, Clarkston, Stone Mountain, Avondale Estates, Berkeley Lake, Pine Lake, Tucker, Belvedere Park, North Decatur, Candler-Mcafee, Druid Hills, and North Druid Hills.
Instruction: 
Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to hydroplaning.
Area Description: 
Gwinnett; DeKalb
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov