Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 4:21PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 1:21pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 421 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Lowell, or 7 miles
southeast of Carrollton, moving northeast 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...
Newnan, Carrollton, City of South Fulton, Villa Rica, Palmetto,
Whitesburg, Roopville, Chattahoochee Hill, Plant Yates, Bill Arp,
Seaton Lake, Fairplay, Dunaway Gardens, Clem, Winston, Lake
Val-Do-Mar, Cannongate, Campbellton, Madras, and Byers Crossroads.
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; Douglas; South Fulton; Heard; Coweta
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: