Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 5:58PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 2:58pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 558 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Fayetteville. This
storm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Up to 40 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...
Fayetteville, Jonesboro, Riverdale, Morrow, Irondale, 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.
Area Description:
Fayette; Clayton
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov