Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 24 at 2:47PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 11:47am
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 247 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Roswell to East Point, and moving east at 25 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, Marietta, Lawrenceville, Decatur, Conyers, Peachtree
Corners, City of South Fulton, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Johns Creek,
Alpharetta, Smyrna, Dunwoody, East Point, Duluth, Snellville,
Suwanee, College Park, Lilburn, and Loganville.
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:
Cobb; North Fulton; Gwinnett; South Fulton; DeKalb; Rockdale
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov