Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 5:16PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 2:16pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 516 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Arnco-Sargent, or 7
miles northwest of Newnan, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 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...
Newnan, City of South Fulton, Palmetto, Whitesburg, Chattahoochee
Hill, Plant Yates, Byers Crossroads, Hannah, Arnco-Sargent, Fairplay,
Dunaway Gardens, Roscoe, and Madras.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Carroll; Douglas; South Fulton; Coweta
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: