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