Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 11:15am
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 214 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Lithonia, or near
Conyers, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny 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...
Conyers, Covington, Oxford, Lithonia, Porterdale, Walnut Grove,
Lakeview Estates, Georgia International Horse Park, Magnet, Almon,
Milstead, Arabia Mountain, Big Haynes Creek Park, Panola Mountain
State Park, Gum Creek, and Redan.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Gwinnett; DeKalb; Rockdale; Walton; Newton
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: