Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/22/2026 13:31

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 4:31PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 22, 2026 - 1:31pm
Expires: 
May 22, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 431 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Suwanee, or 7 miles northeast of Peachtree Corners, moving north at 20 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... Cumming, Johns Creek, Duluth, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Buford, Buford Dam-Lake Lanier Parks, Brookwood, and Lake Lanier Islands.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Forsyth; Hall; North Fulton; Gwinnett
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA