Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/18/2026 20:21

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 11:21PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 18, 2026 - 8:21pm
Expires: 
June 18, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description: 
At 1120 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Byromville to near Drayton to near Fort Early to Doles to near Red Rock, and moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...40 mph wind 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... Cordele, Hawkinsville, Vienna, Unadilla, Rochelle, Arabi, Byromville, Pineview, Pinehurst, Pitts, Lilly, Dooling, Browndale, Hayneville, Richwood, Elko, Mock Springs, Grove Park, Seville, and Finleyson.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to hydroplaning.
Area Description: 
Twiggs; Macon; Houston; Bleckley; Dooly; Crisp; Pulaski; Wilcox
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA