Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/27/2026 15:46

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 6:46PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 27, 2026 - 3:46pm
Expires: 
July 27, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 646 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Milstead to Panola Mountain State Park to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, and moving south at 10 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... Atlanta, McDonough, Fayetteville, Conyers, Covington, Jonesboro, City of South Fulton, Peachtree City, East Point, Stockbridge, Union City, Forest Park, Riverdale, College Park, Tyrone, Morrow, Lovejoy, Hapeville, Lake City, and Oxford.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
North Fulton; South Fulton; DeKalb; Rockdale; Newton; Fayette; Clayton; Henry
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA