Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 24 at 2:04PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 11:04am
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 204 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Douglasville, moving
east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. If you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by
lightning. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding
especially in poor drainage areas.
Locations impacted include...
Atlanta, Douglasville, Decatur, City of South Fulton, Sandy Springs,
Smyrna, East Point, Stockbridge, Union City, Forest Park, Riverdale,
College Park, Powder Springs, Fairburn, Chamblee, Doraville,
Clarkston, Austell, Morrow, and Hapeville.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. Electrical
appliances should not be used unless in an emergency. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
Area Description:
Paulding; Cobb; North Fulton; Douglas; South Fulton; DeKalb; Clayton
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov