Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 2:07PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 11:07am
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 207 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Hapeville, or near
Atlanta, 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...
Atlanta, City of South Fulton, East Point, Forest Park, Riverdale,
College Park, Hapeville, Grant Park-Zoo Atlanta, Hartsfield-Jackson
Airport, West End, Turner Field, Cascade Heights, Lakewood Park,
Gresham Park, and Conley.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov