Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 21:30

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 9:30pm
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description: 
At 1229 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Sugar Hill, or 8 miles south of Cumming, moving east at 10 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, Cumming, Duluth, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Buford, Auburn, Dacula, Rest Haven, Buford Dam-Lake Lanier Parks, Brookwood, 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: 
Forsyth; Gwinnett
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov