Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/26/2026 15:37

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 6:37PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 26, 2026 - 3:37pm
Expires: 
May 26, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 636 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Marietta, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include... Marietta, Smyrna, Kennesaw, Acworth, Powder Springs, Austell, Fair Oaks, Lithia Springs, Mount Bethel, White Water Park, Sweat Mountain, Lost Mountain Park, Kennesaw State University, Vinings, Jim R Miller Park, Six Flags Over Georgia, Due West, Sandy Plains, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, and Mableton.
Instruction: 
Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to hydroplaning.
Area Description: 
Cobb
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov