Special Weather Statement 03/06/2026 12:35 Georgia

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 3:35PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 6, 2026 - 12:35pm
Expires: 
March 6, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 334 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Johns Creek, or near Peachtree Corners, 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... Cumming, Peachtree Corners, Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Duluth, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Buford, Flowery Branch, Oakwood, Berkeley Lake, Rest Haven, Buford Dam-Lake Lanier Parks, Coal Mountain, Brookwood, Aqualand Park, Oscarville, and Lake Lanier Islands.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Forsyth; Hall; North Fulton; Gwinnett
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov