Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 12:17AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 9:17pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1217 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near New Hope to near Panola Mountain State Park, and
moving south at 30 mph.
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...
Atlanta, Douglasville, Decatur, Fayetteville, Dallas, Jonesboro, City
of South Fulton, Smyrna, East Point, Stockbridge, Union City, Forest
Park, Riverdale, College Park, Powder Springs, Fairburn, Hampton,
Austell, Morrow, and Lovejoy.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Paulding; Cobb; North Fulton; Douglas; South Fulton; DeKalb; Rockdale; Fayette; Clayton; Henry
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov