WWUS82 KFFC 202151

SPSFFC



Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Peachtree City GA

551 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

 

GAZ022-023-034-202215-

Hall GA-Forsyth GA-Gwinnett GA-

551 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026



...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Forsyth,

northeastern Gwinnett and southwestern Hall Counties through 615 PM

EDT...



At 551 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Gainesville, moving

southwest 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...

Gainesville, Sugar Hill, Buford, Braselton, Auburn, Flowery Branch,

Oakwood, Rest Haven, Candler, Buford Dam-Lake Lanier Parks, Aqualand

Park, Chestatee, Chestnut Mountain, Oscarville, Road Atlanta-Lanier

Speedway, Lake Lanier Islands, and Hog Mountain.



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 3428 8373 3414 8380 3412 8382 3400 8387

      3414 8416 3433 8397 3433 8396 3434 8396

      3435 8395

TIME...MOT...LOC 2151Z 025DEG 12KT 3427 8386 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



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