Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 6:10PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 3:10pm
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 610 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was near Fayetteville, moving
north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny 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, Fayetteville, Jonesboro, City of South Fulton, East Point,
Union City, Forest Park, Riverdale, College Park, Morrow, Hapeville,
Lake City, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Candler-Mcafee, Fort Gillem,
Cascade Heights, Lakewood Park, Panthersville, Conley, and Gresham
Park.
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; Fayette; Clayton
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov