Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:56PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 1:56pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 456 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Senoia, or 9 miles
southwest of Fayetteville, moving east at 15 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...
Fayetteville, Peachtree City, Hampton, Tyrone, Senoia, Brooks,
Sharpsburg, Turin, Haralson, Woolsey, Starrs Mill, Birdie, Vaughn,
Inman, Digbey, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Lake Horton, Zetella, and Jw
Smith Reservoir.
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:
Coweta; Fayette; Clayton; Spalding; Henry
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov