Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 5:51PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 2:51pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 551 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Gainesville, moving
southwest at 15 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...
Gainesville, Sugar Hill, Buford, Braselton, Auburn, Flowery Branch,
Oakwood, Rest Haven, Candler, Buford Dam-Lake Lanier Parks, Aqualand
Park, Chestatee, Chestnut Mountain, Oscarville, Road Atlanta-Lanier
Speedway, Lake Lanier Islands, and Hog Mountain.
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:
Forsyth; Hall; Gwinnett
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov