Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 7:05PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 4:05pm
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 704 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Smyrna, or near
Atlanta, 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, Marietta, City of South Fulton, Sandy Springs, Smyrna,
Dunwoody, Fair Oaks, Midtown, North Atlanta, Mount Bethel, White
Water Park, West End, Vinings, Jim R Miller Park, Bankhead, Six Flags
Over Georgia, Bolton, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Atlantic Station, and
Mableton.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Cobb; North Fulton; DeKalb
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov