Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 4:06PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 11, 2026 - 1:06pm
Expires:
September 11, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 405 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Chattahoochee Hill to near Riverdale, and moving north
at 10 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, Jonesboro, City of South Fulton, East Point, Union
City, Forest Park, Riverdale, College Park, Fairburn, Tyrone, Morrow,
Palmetto, Lake City, Chattahoochee Hill, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport,
Rex, Ellenwood, Fort Gillem, Sandy Creek, and Campbellton.
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:
Douglas; South Fulton; Fayette; Clayton
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov