Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 4:55PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 1:55pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 455 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Richardson Park, or 8
miles southwest of Conyers, moving southeast at 25 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...
McDonough, Conyers, Covington, Stockbridge, Porterdale, Ola, Magnet,
Almon, Richardson Park, Arabia Mountain, Hidden Valley Park, Panola
Mountain State Park, Fincherville, Kelleytown, Oak Hill, and Rocky
Plains.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
DeKalb; Rockdale; Newton; Henry; Butts
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov