Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/18/2026 10:37

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 1:37PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 18, 2026 - 10:37am
Expires: 
June 18, 2026 - 11:00am
Description: 
At 137 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Shady Dale to near Stanfordville to near Round Oak, and moving northeast at 20 mph. 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... Eatonton, Madison, Shady Dale, Buckhead, Rock Eagle 4-H Center, Central Georgia Experiment Stn, Harmony, Godfrey, Resseaus Crossroads, Stanfordville, Warfield, and Willard.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Morgan; Jasper; Putnam; Jones
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA