Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 19 at 12:43AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 9:43pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
At 1243 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Rentz to Lowery to near Cedar Grove to near McRae
to near Jacksonville to near Osierfield, and moving east at 50 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...
Swainsboro, McRae, Lyons, Soperton, Alamo, Mount Vernon, Vidalia,
Helena, Twin City, Lumber City, Glenwood, Adrian, Uvalda, Stillmore,
Oak Park, Ailey, Scotland, Higgston, Rentz, and Garfield.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. Motorists should
slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
Area Description:
Emanuel; Laurens; Treutlen; Dodge; Telfair; Wheeler; Montgomery; Toombs
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: