Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/05/2026 15:07

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 6:07PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 5, 2026 - 3:07pm
Expires: 
September 5, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 607 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Peachtree Corners, moving southwest at 15 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, Peachtree Corners, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Dunwoody, Duluth, Lilburn, Chamblee, Norcross, Doraville, Clarkston, Stone Mountain, Berkeley Lake, Pine Lake, Tucker, North Atlanta, North Decatur, and North Druid Hills.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
North Fulton; Gwinnett; DeKalb
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov