Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 4:59PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 1:59pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 459 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over West End, or over
Atlanta. This storm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially
in poor drainage areas.
Locations impacted include...
Atlanta, Douglasville, Decatur, City of South Fulton, East Point,
College Park, Avondale Estates, Belvedere Park, North Decatur, North
Atlanta, North Druid Hills, Midtown, Grant Park-Zoo Atlanta,
Candler-Mcafee, Druid Hills, Sweet Auburn, Piedmont Park, Cascade
Heights, Lakewood Park, and Brookhaven.
Instruction:
Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of
control due to hydroplaning.
Area Description:
Cobb; North Fulton; Douglas; South Fulton; DeKalb
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: