Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 11:55PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 8:55pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 1155 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Johns Creek, or near
Peachtree Corners, moving north at 20 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...
Cumming, Peachtree Corners, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Johns Creek,
Alpharetta, Milton, Duluth, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Buford, Norcross,
Berkeley Lake, Drew, Buford Dam-Lake Lanier Parks, Coal Mountain,
Brookwood, Hightower, and Ducktown.
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:
Forsyth; North Fulton; Gwinnett
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov