Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 8:08PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2025 - 5:08pm
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 808 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Palmetto to Newnan, and moving east at 25 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...
Newnan, Fayetteville, Jonesboro, City of South Fulton, Peachtree
City, Union City, Riverdale, College Park, Tyrone, Morrow, Senoia,
Sharpsburg, Turin, East Newnan, Starrs Mill, Sandy Creek, Thomas
Crossroads, and Irondale.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
north central and west central Georgia.
Area Description:
South Fulton; Coweta; Fayette; Clayton
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA