Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 6:38PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 3:38pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 638 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Milstead, or over
Conyers, moving south at 20 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...
Conyers, Covington, Oxford, Lithonia, Porterdale, Walnut Grove,
Lakeview Estates, Georgia International Horse Park, Magnet, Almon,
Milstead, Richardson Park, Arabia Mountain, Big Haynes Creek Park,
and Gum Creek.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Gwinnett; DeKalb; Rockdale; Walton; Newton
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov