Special Weather Statement 03/06/2026 10:59 Georgia

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 1:59PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 6, 2026 - 10:59am
Expires: 
March 6, 2026 - 11:30am
Description: 
At 159 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Lake City, or near Jonesboro, moving northeast at 25 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... Jonesboro, Stockbridge, Forest Park, Riverdale, Morrow, Lake City, Rex, Ellenwood, Fort Gillem, Conley, Gresham Park, Snapfinger, and Panthersville.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
DeKalb; Clayton; Henry
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov