Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/27/2026 14:26

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 5:26PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 27, 2026 - 2:26pm
Expires: 
June 27, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 526 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Nunez, or 7 miles south of Swainsboro, moving southeast 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... Swainsboro, Lyons, Stillmore, Oak Park, Nunez, Covena, Lexsy, Gillis Springs, and Normantown.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Emanuel; Treutlen; Toombs
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA