Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 11:16PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 8:16pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 1116 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Brookwood, or near
Cumming, moving south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 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...
Cumming, Peachtree Corners, Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Milton,
Duluth, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Buford, Drew, Buford Dam-Lake Lanier
Parks, Brookwood, and Ducktown.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for
north central Georgia.
Area Description:
Forsyth; North Fulton; Gwinnett
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov