Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/27/2026 06:49

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 9:49AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 27, 2026 - 6:49am
Expires: 
July 27, 2026 - 7:15am
Description: 
At 949 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Redan, or 8 miles east of Decatur, moving southeast at 15 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... McDonough, Decatur, Conyers, Covington, Clarkston, Stone Mountain, Avondale Estates, Oxford, Lithonia, Porterdale, Pine Lake, Belvedere Park, North Decatur, Lakeview Estates, Candler-Mcafee, Georgia International Horse Park, Druid Hills, North Druid Hills, Belmont, and Arabia Mountain.
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: 
DeKalb; Rockdale; Newton; Henry
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA