Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/20/2026 15:45

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 20, 2026 - 3:45pm
Expires: 
June 20, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 645 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Ellaville, moving east at 25 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... Americus, Ellaville, Oglethorpe, Montezuma, Ideal, Leslie, Andersonville, De Soto, Dooling, Desoto, Cobb, Sumter, Lamar, Murrays Crossroads, Whitewater State Park, Croxton Crossroads, New Era, Rupert, La Crosse, and Huntington.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to hydroplaning.
Area Description: 
Taylor; Marion; Schley; Macon; Sumter; Dooly
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA