Special Weather Statement 03/06/2026 15:39 Georgia

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 6:39PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 6, 2026 - 3:39pm
Expires: 
March 6, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 639 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Riverdale, or near Jonesboro, moving north at 15 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, nickel 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, Decatur, Jonesboro, City of South Fulton, East Point, Union City, Forest Park, Riverdale, College Park, Morrow, Hapeville, Lake City, Belvedere Park, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Grant Park-Zoo Atlanta, Candler-Mcafee, Sweet Auburn, Cascade Heights, Lakewood 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