Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 5:51PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 2:51pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 551 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Lathemtown, or 8 miles
east of Canton, moving south at 5 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...
Mountain Park, Roswell, Alpharetta, Milton, Buffington, Free Home,
Hickory Flat, Union Hill, Holbrook, Lathemtown, and Birmingham.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Cherokee; Forsyth; North Fulton
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov