Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 7:16PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 4:16pm
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 716 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Hapeville, or 8 miles
south of Atlanta, 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...
Atlanta, East Point, Forest Park, College Park, Morrow, Hapeville,
Lake City, Grant Park-Zoo Atlanta, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport,
Candler-Mcafee, West End, Sweet Auburn, Turner Field, Fort Gillem,
Lakewood Park, Panthersville, Conley, Gresham Park, and Snapfinger.
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