{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.e08656df2c643887992bb52222c9f27575795660.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 6:59PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-19","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.e08656df2c643887992bb52222c9f27575795660.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Peachtree City GA"},"word_count":163,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 6:59PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** North Fulton; DeKalb\n**Issued by:** NWS Peachtree City GA\n**Sent:** 2026-09-19T18:59:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-19T18:59:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-19T19:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 659 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over La Vista, or near\nDecatur, moving southwest at 10 mph.\n\nHAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and\nheavy rain.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of\nlight, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary\nstreet flooding especially in poor drainage areas.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nAtlanta, Decatur, Chamblee, Clarkston, Avondale Estates, North\nDecatur, North Atlanta, North Druid Hills, Druid Hills, Midtown,\nBelvedere Park, Candler-Mcafee, Tucker, Virginia Highland, Sweet\nAuburn, Piedmont Park, Scottdale, Kirkwood, Brookhaven, and East\nLake.\n\n## Instructions\nPeople outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear\nthunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists\nshould slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to\nhydroplaning."}