Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 8:00pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 1100 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Conley to Palmetto to near Ranburne, and moving south
at 35 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...
Atlanta, Newnan, McDonough, Fayetteville, Jonesboro, Franklin, City
of South Fulton, Peachtree City, Stockbridge, Union City, Forest
Park, Riverdale, College Park, Fairburn, Hampton, Tyrone, Morrow,
Lovejoy, Hapeville, and Locust Grove.
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:
Carroll; South Fulton; Heard; Coweta; Fayette; Clayton; Spalding; Henry; Meriwether
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov