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Flash Flood Warning 6, NWS Atlanta, GA

May 20, 2026DeKalb County, Fulton County, Georgia

NWS Atlanta, GA issued this flash flood warning at May 20, 2026, 5:16 PM EDT for DeKalb County, Fulton County, Georgia. It was in force for 3 hr. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
May 20, 2026, 5:16 PM EDT (21:16 UTC)
Expired
May 20, 2026, 8:27 PM EDT
In force
3 hr
Issued by
NWS Atlanta, GA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties DeKalb County, GA, Fulton County, GA

The radar

The Atlanta radar (KFFC), 48 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:18 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
May 20, 5:20 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD1 Se Midtown, GABroadcast media partner reports waymo car stranded along North Ave NE near Penn Ave NE.
May 20, 5:41 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD1 Nw Sweet Auburn, GABroadcast media partner reports flooding at the I85 connector near Baker St. Webcams show stranded vehicles and full coverage of the roadway.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched 2 storm reports to this flash flood warning; the first came 4 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The nearest sounding before it

Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 12:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 46 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA at 12:00Z on 2026-05-20Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 268 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA at 12:00Z on 2026-05-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -32 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
268 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-66 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1034 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
4 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-32 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-61 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

482 
WGUS52 KFFC 202116
FFWFFC
GAC089-121-210315-
/O.NEW.KFFC.FF.W.0006.260520T2116Z-260521T0315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
516 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  West Central DeKalb County in north central Georgia...
  Eastern Fulton County in north central Georgia...

* Until 1115 PM EDT.

* At 516 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain
  have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 30
  minutes. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
           highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
           drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Atlanta, Midtown, Grant Park-Zoo Atlanta, Druid Hills, North Druid
  Hills, Piedmont Park, Atlantic Station, Sweet Auburn, Virginia
  Highland, Little Five Points, West End, Turner Field, Bankhead, La
  Vista and Kirkwood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3373 8435 3373 8443 3380 8448 3383 8443
      3382 8431 3373 8432

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-2 INCHES IN 30 MINUTES

$$
3 follow-up statements
968 
WGUS72 KFFC 202148
FFSFFC

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
548 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026

GAC089-121-210315-
/O.CON.KFFC.FF.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260521T0315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
DeKalb GA-Fulton GA-
548 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR WEST CENTRAL DEKALB AND EASTERN FULTON COUNTIES...

At 548 PM EDT, Broadcast media reported thunderstorms and flooding in
and along I75/I85 near downtown Atlanta. This includes areas near
Freedom Pkwy, Peachtree St, and Pine St Exits. Between 2 and 3 inches
of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorm producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Broadcast media reported.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
         areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Atlanta, Midtown, Grant Park-Zoo Atlanta, Druid Hills, North Druid
  Hills, Piedmont Park, Atlantic Station, Sweet Auburn, Virginia
  Highland, Little Five Points, West End, Turner Field, Bankhead, La
  Vista and Kirkwood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3383 8443 3380 8448 3373 8443 3373 8437
      3373 8432 3382 8431

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$
538 
WGUS72 KFFC 202316
FFSFFC

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
716 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026

GAC089-121-210315-
/O.CON.KFFC.FF.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260521T0315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
DeKalb GA-Fulton GA-
716 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR WEST CENTRAL DEKALB AND EASTERN FULTON COUNTIES...

At 716 PM EDT, Broadcast media reported flooding across the warned
area. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding
is already occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Broadcast media reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
         drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Atlanta, Midtown, Grant Park-Zoo Atlanta, Druid Hills, North Druid
  Hills, Piedmont Park, Atlantic Station, Sweet Auburn, Virginia
  Highland, Little Five Points, West End, Turner Field, Bankhead, La
  Vista and Kirkwood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3383 8443 3380 8448 3373 8443 3373 8437
      3373 8432 3382 8431

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$
768 
WGUS72 KFFC 210027
FFSFFC

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
827 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026

GAC089-121-210037-
/O.CAN.KFFC.FF.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260521T0315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
DeKalb GA-Fulton GA-
827 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR WEST CENTRAL DEKALB AND
EASTERN FULTON COUNTIES...

Flood waters have receded. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no
longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining
road closures.

&&

LAT...LON 3383 8443 3380 8448 3373 8443 3373 8437
      3373 8432 3382 8431

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this flash flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Atlanta, GA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flash flood warning went out at May 20, 2:45 PM EDT, 2 hours 31 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Summer arrives with highs in the 80s and 90s through the beginning of next week.
  • Daily rounds of rain and thunderstorms are expected from today through the holiday weekend and beyond for all of north and central Georgia. Please remember to follow lightning safety for any outdoor activities - if thunder roars, go indoors!
Area forecast discussion, May 20, 2:45 PM EDT, 2 hours 31 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
245 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026

...Afternoon Area Forecast Discussion...

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Summer arrives with highs in the 80s and 90s through the beginning
of next week.

- Daily rounds of rain and thunderstorms are expected from today
through the holiday weekend and beyond for all of north and central
Georgia. Please remember to follow lightning safety for any outdoor
activities - if thunder roars, go indoors!

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Thursday)
Issued at 238 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026

Showers and thunderstorms developing across mainly North and Western
portions of the state. The main frontal boundary is still west of
the state across TN/AL pushing slowly east into the Bermuda ridge
centered off the Carolina coast. This ridge is also slowly weakening
and should continue to diminish through Thu. This will allow the
frontal boundary to push into NW GA shortly after midnight tonight.
As a result, this will keep precip chances elevated across NW GA
overnight with mainly showers and isolated thunderstorms. We will
see another round of diurnally driven showers and thunderstorms Thu
with areas south and east seeing some precipitation. There is a
chance Today and Thu that we could see an isolated strong to severe
storm but instability, sheer, and a lifting mechanism are not to
prevalent with the ridge still keeping things fairly capped

Temps will fall into the mid 60s again overnight with high temps Thu
looking similar to Today.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Friday morning through next Tuesday)
Issued at 238 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026

The longer term forecast looks a lot like summer in the south -
warm, plenty of moisture, and diurnally driven thunderstorm chances
galore with some aid from shortwaves moving through. While this
forecaster is a bit sad about the impending return of air you can
wear to the area, we really could use the rain to help continue to
alleviate or at least prevent worsening of our drought conditions.
This will continue through the holiday weekend with potential
impacts to outdoor activities. Please keep this in mind and remain
weather aware.

Diving into the nerdy details, ensembles show very clear signal for
southwest flow aloft to build into the southeast. This is typically
a flow regime that sets us up for rain, and the forecast reflects
that. Flow aloft is split over the west coast, allowing us to tap
into the subtropical jet/airmass here in the south. Shortwaves
within that will move across the area on any given day, enhancing
thunderstorm chances on approach, and in some cases may drive
earlier rain or thunderstorms than would normally occur within a
purely diurnal setup. Highest chance of this looks to be with a wave
moving through Friday night into Saturday morning that may drive
more widespread heavy rainfall. Current high temperatures are
reflective of what occurs in locations that don't see thunderstorms -
expectation is that some areas won't meet these numbers, but
predicting exactly where on any given day is beyond current
capabilities. Speaking of those highs, expect 80s and 90s through
next week into the afternoon, and expect overnight lows to remain 5
to 10 degrees above average (so 60s to low 70s) thanks to lingering
moisture and cloud cover.

Severe chances remain low on any given day given the current
forecast, but enough instability and shear will be around for the
occasional strong storm that could briefly reach severe limits.
While beneficial rainfall is on tap, most of it should be spread out
over time such that flooding chances are limited (and many of our
local creeks, streams, and rivers are running low to start). Again,
can't rule out an isolated flash flooding event, especially in urban
areas or other locations more prone to quick flooding.
&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1230 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026

Showers and thunderstorms popping up mainly across North and West
GA this afternoon. So far they have not entered the ATL area TAF
sites but they are getting close CSG will see some precip in the
next hour or two with precip moving into the ATL area later this
afternoon. Winds will stay mainly out of the SW in the 5-10mph
range. Will see some stronger gust in and around ant convective
activity. Winds will diminish to near calm overnight then back to
the SW again Thu. Precip chances should diminish after sunset
with another round of afternoon and evening SHRA/TSRA again Thu.

//ATL Confidence...18Z Update...
Confidence medium to high on all elements.

01

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Athens          66  88  65  85 /  20  60  80  90
Atlanta         68  85  67  85 /  40  70  60  70
Blairsville     62  79  61  76 /  40  80  70  90
Cartersville    65  84  64  85 /  50  60  70  80
Columbus        68  90  67  90 /  30  20  20  40
Gainesville     67  83  66  81 /  30  70  90  90
Macon           67  90  67  90 /  10  40  40  50
Rome            64  83  63  84 /  60  60  70  80
Peachtree City  66  86  65  87 /  30  60  60  60
Vidalia         68  93  69  91 /   0  30  20  60

&&

.FFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
&&

SHORT TERM...01
LONG TERM....Lusk
AVIATION...01
Hazardous weather outlook, May 20, 6:02 AM EDT, 11 hours 14 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
602 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026

GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086-
089>098-102>113-211015-
Baldwin-Banks-Barrow-Bartow-Bibb-Bleckley-Butts-Carroll-Catoosa-
Chattahoochee-Chattooga-Cherokee-Clarke-Clayton-Cobb-Coweta-
Crawford-Crisp-Dade-Dawson-DeKalb-Dodge-Dooly-Douglas-Emanuel-
Fannin-Fayette-Floyd-Forsyth-Gilmer-Glascock-Gordon-Greene-
Gwinnett-Hall-Hancock-Haralson-Harris-Heard-Henry-Houston-Jackson-
Jasper-Jefferson-Johnson-Jones-Lamar-Laurens-Lumpkin-Macon-
Madison-Marion-Meriwether-Monroe-Montgomery-Morgan-Murray-
Muscogee-Newton-North Fulton-Oconee-Oglethorpe-Paulding-Peach-
Pickens-Pike-Polk-Pulaski-Putnam-Rockdale-Schley-South Fulton-
Spalding-Stewart-Sumter-Talbot-Taliaferro-Taylor-Telfair-Toombs-
Towns-Treutlen-Troup-Twiggs-Union-Upson-Walker-Walton-Warren-
Washington-Webster-Wheeler-White-Whitfield-Wilcox-Wilkes-
Wilkinson-
602 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north and central Georgia.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight...

Afternoon thunderstorms are possible across northern Georgia
today. While severe weather is not expected, a few storms could
contain frequent lightning, small hail and locally heavy rainfall.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday...

Scattered thunderstorms are expected Thursday through Saturday,
especially during the afternoon and evening hours, which will
bring the risk for lightning and locally heavy rainfall.
Widespread severe weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 20, 2:52 PM EDT, 2 hours 24 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
252 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026

GAZ020-030-031-201915-
Polk GA-Bartow GA-Paulding GA-
252 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central
Paulding, northeastern Polk and southern Bartow Counties through 315
PM EDT...

At 252 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Stilesboro, or 7 miles
southwest of Cartersville, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to
         ground lightning.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
         light, unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Cartersville, Euharlee, Emerson, Kingston, Taylorsville, Cassville,
Burnt Hickory Ridge, Stilesboro, and Red Top Mountain State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 3399 8483 3407 8501 3432 8495 3419 8467
TIME...MOT...LOC 1852Z 207DEG 15KT 3408 8487

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
Special weather statement, May 20, 3:08 PM EDT, 2 hours 8 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
308 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026

GAZ001-002-011-201945-
Chattooga GA-Walker GA-Dade GA-
308 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Walker,
southwestern Dade and northwestern Chattooga Counties through 345 PM
EDT...

At 307 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Sulpher Springs, or 13
miles west of Lafayette, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to
         ground lightning.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
         light, unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
La Fayette and Rising Fawn.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 3484 8556 3473 8527 3454 8552 3479 8557
      3481 8557
TIME...MOT...LOC 1907Z 207DEG 15KT 3466 8551

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
Special weather statement, May 20, 3:17 PM EDT, 1 hour 59 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
317 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026

GAZ001>004-201945-
Whitfield GA-Catoosa GA-Walker GA-Dade GA-
317 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern
Catoosa, west central Whitfield, southern Walker and southwestern
Dade Counties through 345 PM EDT...

At 317 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Linwood, or over
Lafayette, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail and frequent
         cloud to ground lightning.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
         light, unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Dalton, Lafayette, La Fayette, Naomi, Linwood, Noble, Wood Station,
Cooper Heights, and Rock Spring.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 3486 8535 3478 8501 3462 8531 3462 8553
      3467 8555 3472 8555
TIME...MOT...LOC 1917Z 219DEG 14KT 3471 8530

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
Special weather statement, May 20, 3:59 PM EDT, 1 hour 17 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
359 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026

GAZ067-202030-
Meriwether GA-
359 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Meriwether
County through 430 PM EDT...

At 359 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Greenville, moving
southeast at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to
         ground lightning.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
         light, unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Greenville, Woodbury, Harris City, and Imlac.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 3302 8480 3313 8467 3303 8454 3290 8470
TIME...MOT...LOC 1959Z 313DEG 6KT 3301 8469

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
Special weather statement, May 20, 4:29 PM EDT, 47 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
429 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026

GAZ056-067-068-202100-
Spalding GA-Meriwether GA-Pike GA-
429 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern
Spalding, northeastern Meriwether and northwestern Pike Counties
through 500 PM EDT...

At 429 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Gay, or 10 miles west
of Zebulon. This storm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to
         ground lightning.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
         light, unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Gay, Concord, Alvaton, Hollonville, and Hilltop.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 3322 8457 3322 8451 3321 8440 3304 8445
      3310 8463
TIME...MOT...LOC 2029Z 005DEG 3KT 3313 8452

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
Special weather statement, May 20, 4:59 PM EDT, 17 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
459 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026

GAZ032-033-043>045-202130-
North Fulton GA-Douglas GA-Cobb GA-DeKalb GA-South Fulton GA-
459 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central DeKalb,
south central Cobb, east central Douglas and south central Fulton
Counties through 530 PM EDT...

At 459 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over West End, or over
Atlanta. This storm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially
         in poor drainage areas.

Locations impacted include...
Atlanta, Douglasville, Decatur, City of South Fulton, East Point,
College Park, Avondale Estates, Belvedere Park, North Decatur, North
Atlanta, North Druid Hills, Midtown, Grant Park-Zoo Atlanta,
Candler-Mcafee, Druid Hills, Sweet Auburn, Piedmont Park, Cascade
Heights, Lakewood Park, and Brookhaven.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of
control due to hydroplaning.

&&

LAT...LON 3375 8466 3387 8432 3373 8425 3362 8459
TIME...MOT...LOC 2059Z 004DEG 0KT 3374 8442

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH

The office that day

Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 20, 2:52 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCBartow23 min
May 20, 3:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCWalker37 min
May 20, 3:17 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCWalker28 min
May 20, 3:59 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCMeriwether31 min
May 20, 4:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCPike31 min
May 20, 4:59 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCFulton31 min
May 20, 6:25 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCMadison35 min
May 20, 6:49 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCUnion26 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.