Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
809 PM EDT Thu Sep 3 2026
GAZ031-032-043-040030-
Douglas GA-Cobb GA-Paulding GA-
809 PM EDT Thu Sep 3 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Paulding, southwestern Cobb and northern Douglas Counties through 830
PM EDT...
At 809 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Sweetwater Creek State
Park, or near Douglasville, moving northwest 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...
Douglasville, City of South Fulton, Powder Springs, Austell, Hiram,
Lithia Springs, Sweetwater Creek State Park, Six Flags Over Georgia,
Winston, Brownsville, Chapel Hill, and Mableton.
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.
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LAT...LON 3385 8482 3393 8468 3380 8450 3373 8459
3373 8460 3371 8461 3370 8463 3369 8463
3368 8464 3368 8465 3366 8466 3365 8469
3370 8485
TIME...MOT...LOC 0009Z 121DEG 11KT 3375 8462
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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