Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/05/2026 14:48

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 5:48PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 2:48pm
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 548 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Fayetteville. This storm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...40 to 50 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... Fayetteville, City of South Fulton, Union City, Fairburn, Tyrone, and Sandy Creek.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
South Fulton; Fayette
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov