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Issued: 1:26 AM Aug. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern DeKalb, northwestern Henry, northeastern Clayton and central Fulton Counties through 1000 PM EDT... At 926 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Panthersville, or near Decatur. This storm was nearly stationary. 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... Atlanta, Decatur, Forest Park, Clarkston, Morrow, Stone Mountain, Avondale Estates, Lake City, Pine Lake, Belvedere Park, North Decatur, North Druid Hills, Grant Park-Zoo Atlanta, Candler-Mcafee, Druid Hills, Tucker, North Atlanta, Rex, Sweet Auburn, and Piedmont Park. 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. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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