Georgia severe thunderstorm warning issued in Clayton, DeKalb and Fulton

Georgia severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Clayton, DeKalb and Fulton Counties in Georgia.

Georgia severe thunderstorm warning

The alert was issued at 7:20 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:45 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as observed.

Storm Details

A severe thunderstorm was located over Grant Park-Zoo Atlanta, or near Atlanta, moving southeast at 10 mph

Hazards

60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail

Potential Impact

Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees

Locations Mentioned

Atlanta, Decatur, East Point, Forest Park, Hapeville, Grant Park-Zoo Atlanta, Candler-Mcafee, Midtown, Druid Hills, Belvedere Park, West End, Virginia Highland, Sweet Auburn, Turner Field, Piedmont Park, Kirkwood, Lakewood Park, Panthersville, Conley, and East Lake

Areas Affected

The warning covers Clayton, DeKalb and Fulton Counties in Georgia.

Safety Information

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. If you see wind damage…hail or flooding…wait until the storm has passed…and then call the National Weather Service toll free at 1 8 6 6 7 6 3 4 4 6 6 or tweet us your report at NWSATLANTA.