Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 25 at 8:32PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 25, 2026 - 5:32pm
Expires:
July 25, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 832 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Union City to near Fayetteville to Starrs Mill, and
moving east at 35 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...
Atlanta, McDonough, Fayetteville, Jonesboro, City of South Fulton,
Stockbridge, Union City, Forest Park, Riverdale, College Park,
Hampton, Morrow, Lovejoy, Lake City, Brooks, Woolsey, Sunny Side,
Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Lake Spivey, and Rex.
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:
South Fulton; DeKalb; Fayette; Clayton; Spalding; Henry
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov