Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/29/2026 14:22

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 29 at 5:22PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 29, 2026 - 2:22pm
Expires: 
June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 522 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Sandersville, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny 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, Harrison, Oconee, Riddleville, Downs, and Warthen.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Washington
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA