Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/23/2026 13:26

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 4:26PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 1:26pm
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 426 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Bolton, or near Atlanta, 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... Atlanta, Marietta, City of South Fulton, Sandy Springs, Smyrna, Dunwoody, Chamblee, Doraville, North Atlanta, North Druid Hills, Midtown, Fair Oaks, Tucker, Vinings, Piedmont Park, Bankhead, Six Flags Over Georgia, Brookhaven, Bolton, and Dobbins Air Reserve Base.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Cobb; North Fulton; DeKalb
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA