Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/27/2026 11:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 2:12PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 27, 2026 - 11:12am
Expires: 
June 27, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
At 212 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Lexington, moving east at 15 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... Lexington, Tignall, Woodville, Maxeys, Rayle, Stephens, Daniel Springs, Newtown, Celeste, Lyneville, Philomath, Carters Grove, and Jacksons Crossroads.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Oglethorpe; Wilkes; Greene; Taliaferro
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA