Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/18/2026 21:14

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 19 at 12:14AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 18, 2026 - 9:14pm
Expires: 
June 18, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description: 
At 1214 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Empire to near Five Points to near Browning to near Abba, and moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 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... Dublin, McRae, Cochran, Eastman, Abbeville, Alamo, Helena, East Dublin, Chester, Glenwood, Milan, Dexter, Dudley, Cadwell, Rhine, Scotland, Chauncey, Rentz, Jacksonville, and Union.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to hydroplaning.
Area Description: 
Bleckley; Laurens; Pulaski; Wilcox; Dodge; Telfair; Wheeler
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA