Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 2:49PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 11:49am
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 249 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Magnet, or near
Conyers, moving northeast at 20 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...
Conyers, Covington, Loganville, Oxford, Porterdale, Walnut Grove,
Georgia International Horse Park, Lakeview Estates, Magnet, Almon,
Milstead, Big Haynes Creek Park, Brick Store, Gum Creek, and Oak
Hill.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Rockdale; Walton; Newton
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov