Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Peachtree City GA
AREA: Bartow; Cherokee; Cobb; North Fulton; DeKalb
SENT: 2026-07-09T15:30:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

At 329 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Marietta, moving east
at 25 mph.

HAZARD…40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail, 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, Marietta, Mountain Park, Peachtree Corners, Sandy Springs,
Roswell, Alpharetta, Smyrna, Dunwoody, Kennesaw, Woodstock, Acworth,
Powder Springs, Chamblee, Doraville, North Decatur, Fair Oaks, North
Atlanta, North Druid Hills, and Druid Hills.

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.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-09T16:00:00-04:00