Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/27/2026 11:10

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 2:10PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 27, 2026 - 11:10am
Expires: 
June 27, 2026 - 11:45am
Description: 
At 210 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Toomsboro, or 8 miles east of Irwinton, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Sandersville, Tennille, Toomsboro, Oconee, Tuckers Crossroad, and Hebron.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Washington; Wilkinson; Johnson; Laurens
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA