Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 7:48PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

**Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 7:48PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA**

At 748 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Panthersville to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to near Fairburn. These storms were nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Winds up to 40 mph 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, Decatur, Fayetteville, Jonesboro, City of South Fulton, East Point, Union City, Forest Park, Riverdale, College Park, Fairburn, Tyrone, Morrow, Hapeville, Palmetto, Avondale Estates, Lake City, Belvedere Park, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, and Grant Park-Zoo Atlanta.

**What You Should Do:**

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to hydroplaning.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Peachtree City GA

- **Effective:** Sep 19, 2026 7:48 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 19, 2026 8:15 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*