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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Peachtree City GA

1230 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026

 

GAZ032-033-041700-

North Fulton GA-Cobb GA-

1230 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026



...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Cobb and

central Fulton Counties through 100 PM EDT...



At 1229 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Bolton, or near

Atlanta. This storm was nearly stationary.



HAZARD...Frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain.



SOURCE...Radar indicated.



IMPACT...Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. If you can 

         hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by 

         lightning. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding 

         especially in poor drainage areas.



Locations impacted include...

Atlanta, Marietta, Sandy Springs, Smyrna, Fair Oaks, Midtown, West

End, Vinings, Sweet Auburn, Jim R Miller Park, Piedmont Park,

Bankhead, Bolton, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Atlantic Station,

Mableton, Chastain Memorial Park, and Turner Field.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



People outdoors should seek shelter immediately.  Electrical

appliances should not be used unless in an emergency. Motorists

should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to

hydroplaning.



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LAT...LON 3377 8455 3387 8464 3394 8463 3395 8447

      3394 8438 3384 8435 3374 8436 3373 8443

TIME...MOT...LOC 1629Z 285DEG 0KT 3384 8444 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH



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