Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 11:35PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 8:35pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 1134 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Norcross, or near
Peachtree Corners, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and
heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.
Locations impacted include...
Lawrenceville, Peachtree Corners, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Duluth,
Sugar Hill, Snellville, Suwanee, Buford, Lilburn, Norcross,
Doraville, Dacula, Berkeley Lake, Rest Haven, Tucker, Mountain Park,
Harbin, Mechanicsville, and Hog Mountain.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
Area Description:
Gwinnett; DeKalb
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov