Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA
486 WWUS82 KFFC 042325 SPSFFC Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 725 PM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024 GAZ033-044-045-055-050000- North Fulton GA-Clayton GA-DeKalb GA-South Fulton GA- 725 PM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024 ...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central DeKalb, south central Fulton and northwestern Clayton Counties through 800 PM EDT... At 725 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Atlanta, moving southeast at 10 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... Atlanta, Decatur, City of South Fulton, East Point, Forest Park, College Park, Hapeville, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Midtown, Grant Park-Zoo Atlanta, Druid Hills, Sweet Auburn, Piedmont Park, Cascade Heights, Lakewood Park, East Lake, Little Five Points, Atlantic Station, West End, and Virginia Highland. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && LAT...LON 3383 8447 3383 8446 3385 8444 3376 8430 3367 8435 3365 8435 3362 8446 3376 8454 TIME...MOT...LOC 2325Z 309DEG 8KT 3376 8442 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$